Publications by authors named "Angela S Hagan"
Article Synopsis
- There is a growing emphasis on understanding and solving health-related social needs (HRSNs) to improve health outcomes and guide public policy, especially for older adults in Medicare Advantage.
- A study was conducted using survey data from Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to examine how self-reported HRSNs, such as food insecurity and financial strain, relate to the use of acute care services throughout 2019.
- Findings showed that nearly half of the participants reported at least one HRSN, which was linked to significantly higher rates of hospital and emergency department visits, particularly avoidable hospitalizations, indicating a strong need for targeted interventions.
Among older adults enrolled in Medicare Advantage, health-related social needs are highly prevalent, with financial strain, food insecurity, and poor housing quality the most commonly reported. The distribution of health-related social needs is uneven, with significant disparities according to race, socioeconomic status, and sex.
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