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ACOs' Impact on Hospitalization Rates of Rural Older Adults With Diabetes

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (SSP ACOs), along with other factors, on diabetes-related hospitalization rates for rural older adults. Using an early year of the SSP ACO program, we conducted multiple linear regressions to examine the effect of ACO participation on African American and white older adults. In neither model was ACO affiliation found to have a statistically significant impact on diabetes-related hospitalization rates. This study provides baseline measures for patient outcomes during the initial years of ACO formation.

Source: Family & Community Health

DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000204

Authors: Yi-Ling Lin, Judith Ortiz, Celeste Boor

Institutions: University of Central Florida, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Policy and Management

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities