Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends (CFACT): Publications by Staff

Karen M. Beauregard

Authors: Carper K, Beauregard K
Title: Characteristics of uninsured workers: Estimates for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population 19-64 years of age, 2006
Publication: MEPS Statistical Brief No. 257. Available on the MEPS Web site.
Date: August 2009
Abstract: This Statistical Brief summarizes data concerning the health insurance status of workers in the United States during 2006, as derived from the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS-HC). Findings from MEPS indicate that demographic characteristics such as age, race/ethnicity, sex, health status, and educational attainment have a substantial impact on workers' health insurance status.

Authors: Machlin S, Cohen J, Elixhauser A, Beauregard K, Steiner C
Title: Sensitivity of household reported medical conditions in the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
Publication: Medical Care 47(6):618-625
Date: June 2009
Abstract: Available on PubMed®.

Authors: Stagnitti M, Beauregard K, Solis A
Title: Design, methods, and field results of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Medical Provider Component (MEPS MPC)—2006 calendar year data
Publication: MEPS Methodology Report No. 23. Available on the MEPS Web site.
Date: November 2008
Abstract: This report focuses on the Medical Provider Component (MPC) data collection effort that collected information from medical providers that provided medical care to Household Component (HC) sampled persons on health care events that took place between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2006.

Authors: Machlin S, Cohen J, Beauregard K
Title: Health care expenses for adults with chronic conditions, 2005
Publication: MEPS Statistical Brief No. 203. Available on the MEPS Web site
Date: May 2008
Abstract: Using data from the MEPS-HC, this statistical brief presents overall expenditures among adults for chronic conditions and acute care expenses for adults. These expenses are presented by type of service and age.

Authors: Brown E, Beauregard K
Title: Regional differences in total and out-of-pocket expenditures for selected types of office-based visits, 2004
Publication: MEPS Statistical Brief No. 157. Available on the MEPS Web site
Date: January 10, 2007
Abstract: Using data from the MEPS-HC, this statistical brief presents overall and regional estimates for the U.S. adult civilian noninstitutionalized population on mean and median expenditures for three common types of office-based health care visits: general check-up, diagnosis or treatment, and psychotherapy or mental health treatment.

Authors: Weinick R, Beauregard K
Title: Women's use of preventive screening services: A comparison of HMO versus fee-for-service enrollees
Publication: Med Care Res Rev 54(2):176-99. AHCPR Pub. No. 97-R081
Date: 1997
Abstract: Available on PubMed®

Authors: Short P, Hahn B, Beauregard K, et al
Title: The effect of universal coverage on health expenditures for the uninsured
Publication: Med Care 35(2):95-113. AHCPR Pub. No. 97-R044
Date: 1997
Abstract: Available on PubMed®

Authors: Beauregard K, Drilea S, Vistnes, J
Title: The uninsured in America—1996
Publication: MEPS Highlights No. 1. AHCPR Pub. No. 97-0025. Available on the MEPS Web site
Date: 1997
Abstract: New MEPS data indicate the extent of uninsured in America.

Authors: Cohen J, Monheit A, Beauregard K, et al.
Title: The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey: A national health information resource
Publication: Inquiry 33:373-89. AHCPR Pub. No. 97-R043
Date: 1996-97
Abstract: Available on PubMed®

Authors: Taylor A, Beauregard K, Vistnes J
Title: Who belongs to HMOs: A comparison of fee-for-service versus HMO enrollees
Publication: Med Care Res Rev 52(3):389-408
Date: Sept. 1995
Abstract: Available on PubMed®

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