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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedZuvekas SH, Kashihara D
AHRQ Author: Zuvekas SH
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions in the field operations of all 3 major components of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). In this study, the investigators described how the MEPS program successfully responded to these challenges by reengineering field operations, including survey modes, to complete data collection and maintain data release schedules.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Zuvekas SH, Kashihara D .
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
Am J Public Health 2021 Dec;111(12):2157-66. doi: 10.2105/ajph.2021.306534..
Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), COVID-19, Healthcare Costs, Data
Mirel LB, Chowdhury SR
AHRQ Author: Chowdhury SR
Using linked survey paradata to improve sampling strategies in the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
The main objective of this article is to examine how paradata from a prior survey can be used in developing a sampling scheme in a subsequent survey. A framework for optimal allocation of the sample in substrata formed for this purpose is presented and evaluated for the relative effectiveness of alternative substratification schemes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mirel LB, Chowdhury SR .
Using linked survey paradata to improve sampling strategies in the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
J Off Stat 2017 Jun;33(2):367–83.
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Keywords: Data, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Research Methodologies
Cohen SB, Cohen JW
AHRQ Author: Cohen SB, Cohen JW
The capacity of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey to inform the Affordable Care Act.
The authors provided a summary of the capacity of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey to inform program planning, implementation, and evaluations of program performance for several components of the Affordable Care Act.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Cohen SB, Cohen JW .
The capacity of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey to inform the Affordable Care Act.
Inquiry 2013 May;50(2):124-34. doi: 10.1177/0046958013513678.
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Keywords: Data, Healthcare Costs, Health Insurance, Policy, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)