Shirley Musich|Shaohung S. Wang|Kevin Hawkins|Charlotte S. Yeh
Homebound older adults: Prevalence, characteristics, health care utilization and quality of care
Optum (United States)|Optum (United States)|Optum (United States)|AARP
purpose study estimate prevalence rates homebound older adults characteristics impact homebound status health care utilization expenditures quality medical care measures surveys sent new enrollees n 25725 aarp medicare supplement plans insured unitedhealthcare screen serious chronic conditions ambulatory disabilities eligibility care coordination programs health care utilization expenditures determined paid claims memberlevel quality measures considered compliance medication adherence care patterns among survey respondents 196 classified homebound strongest predictors homebound included serious memory loss older chronic conditions taking prescription medications multiple hospitalizations homebound significantly higher health care utilization expenditures homebound likely noncompliant medication adherence care pattern rules ongoing screening subsequent interventions new enrollees classified homebound may warranted