Effects of Medicare eligibility at age 65 years on affordability of care and food insecurity

Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Effects of Medicare eligibility and enrollment at age 65 years on the use of high-value and low-value care

Sungchul Park et al.

Summary: Medicare eligibility and enrollment have significant effects on the use of certain medical services, but not on the majority of services. Policymakers should consider improving the Medicare program to enhance the value of care provided.

HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (2023)

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Article Geriatrics & Gerontology

Effects of Medicare eligibility and enrollment at age 65 among immigrants and US-born residents

Sungchul Park et al.

Summary: This study examined the effects of Medicare coverage on immigrants and US-born residents at age 65. The results showed that Medicare eligibility significantly increased insurance coverage and reduced healthcare spending for both groups. However, immigrants showed limited improvements in access to healthcare and self-reported health, while US-born residents did not experience substantial changes.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY (2023)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Medicare eligibility and healthcare access, affordability, and financial strain for low- and higher-income adults in the United States: A regression discontinuity analysis

Rahul Aggarwal et al.

Summary: This study examines the association of Medicare eligibility and enrollment with healthcare access, affordability, and financial strain for low- and higher-income adults. The findings show that Medicare eligibility and enrollment are associated with improvements in healthcare access, affordability, and financial strain in low-income adults and, to a lesser extent, in higher-income adults. The study suggests that lowering the age of eligibility for Medicare may improve health equity in the US.

PLOS MEDICINE (2022)

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Examining the bidirectional relationship between food insecurity and healthcare spending

Karl T. Johnson et al.

Summary: There is a bidirectional relationship between food insecurity and healthcare expenditures, with food insecurity leading to higher healthcare costs and higher healthcare costs increasing the risk of food insecurity. Interventions targeting both food insecurity and poor health may be effective in disrupting this cycle.

HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (2021)

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Letter Health Care Sciences & Services