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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedBriesacher BA, Madden JM, Zhang F
Did Medicare Part D affect national trends in health outcomes or hospitalizations? A time-series analysis.
The researchers examined changes in health outcomes and medical services in the Medicare population after implementation of Medicare Part D. They found that 5 years after implementation, and contrary to previous reports, there was no evidence of Part D's effect on a range of population-level health indicators among Medicare enrollees. Further, there was no clear evidence of gains in medical care efficiencies.
AHRQ-funded; HS018577
Citation: Briesacher BA, Madden JM, Zhang F .
Did Medicare Part D affect national trends in health outcomes or hospitalizations? A time-series analysis.
Ann Intern Med. 2015 Jun 16;162(12):825-33. doi: 10.7326/m14-0726..
Keywords: Hospitalization, Outcomes, Medicare, Health Status, Elderly
Wright KD, Pepper GA, Caserta M
Factors that influence physical function and emotional well-being among Medicare-Medicaid enrollees.
The researchers examined the associations between race, gender, age, neighborhood poverty, education, and health behaviors (i.e., smoking, exercise, and physical activity) with physical function and emotional well-being in Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. They determined that race, neighborhood poverty, education, and income did not influence physical function or emotional well-being; however, physical activity was associated both with an increased self-report of physical function and emotional well-being.
AHRQ-funded; HS014539.
Citation: Wright KD, Pepper GA, Caserta M .
Factors that influence physical function and emotional well-being among Medicare-Medicaid enrollees.
Geriatr Nurs 2015 Mar-Apr;36(2 Suppl):S16-20. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.02.022..
Keywords: Social Determinants of Health, Medicare, Medicaid, Lifestyle Changes, Health Status