Healthcare Access and Dual Eligibility Status
Author Information
Author(s): Dharia Aastha, Tarraf Wassim, Homayouni Ramin, Toseef Mohammad Usama
Primary Institution: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Hypothesis
How does dual-eligibility status based on enrollment in managed care affect healthcare access?
Conclusion
Managed care may not significantly influence dual-eligibles' access to healthcare, but further analysis is needed.
Supporting Evidence
- Non-dual managed care beneficiaries were significantly less likely to seek care.
- Non-dual managed care beneficiaries experienced greater delays in care due to cost.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people who have both Medicare and Medicaid get healthcare. It found that those in managed care might not get care as easily as others.
Methodology
Retrospective analysis of self-assessment questionnaire data using survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression models.
Limitations
The study is limited to self-reported data and may not capture all aspects of healthcare access.
Participant Demographics
Individuals age 18 and older, specifically dual-eligible beneficiaries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0338
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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