Does Rurality Affect Observation Care Services Use in CAHs for Medicare Beneficiaries?
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Date
10/2014
Description
Describes the use of observation services across levels of rurality by Medicare beneficiaries in CAHs, the demographics and health status of patients receiving these services, and the characteristics of their observation stays.
Center
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Authors
Yvonne Jonk, Heidi O'Connor, Walter Gregg