Medicare Home Health Care in Rural America

Date
01/2004
Description
This study looked at the characteristics of rural Medicare beneficiaries served by urban home health agencies as compared with those served by rural agencies. Findings demonstrate that urban agencies, either directly or through their branch offices, play an important role in providing home healthcare to rural Medicare beneficiaries. A full report is also available.
Center
NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Authors
Sheila Franco