Racial and ethnic disparities in post-acute stroke care linked to insurance status, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
- Study on post-acute service utilization after stroke highlights insurance-dependent racial and ethnic disparities and regional variations
- Uninsured patients had the lowest odds of facility discharge and home health care compared to those with private insurance
- Hispanic patients with Medicare/Medicaid insurance or self-pay had lower odds of facility discharge compared to white patients
- Disparities in post-acute service utilization were seen in different regions, with varying rates of home health care discharge
- Targeted efforts are needed to improve access to care after stroke for people without insurance, especially Hispanic individuals, and those in specific regions to ensure optimal recovery and successful community transition.
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Neurology, Public Health & Prevention, Nursing