Association between Medicare eligibility at age 65 years and in-hospital treatment patterns and health outcomes for patients with trauma: regression discontinuity approach
Bhaumik D, Ndumele C, Scott J, Wallace J. Association between Medicare eligibility at age 65 years and in-hospital treatment patterns and health outcomes for patients with trauma: regression discontinuity approach. The BMJ 2023, 382: e074289. PMID: 37433620, PMCID: PMC10334336, DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-074289.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge 65 yearsHealth insurance coverageHospital admissionTreatment patternsInsurance coverageSimilar patientsTrauma encountersAge 65Health systemLevel II trauma centerPatient's hospital admissionShare of patientsMain outcome measuresProcess of careDischarge planning processHospital mortalityHospital stayTrauma centerTrauma bayTreatment decisionsOutcome measuresAmerican CollegeInpatient facilitiesLevel INursing homes