Sociodemographic differences in use of preventive services by women enrolled in Medicare+Choice plans
Preventive MedicinePublished 19 April 2004
Leticia Morales
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Age, race and wealth were associated with the receipt of one or more preventive services and Medicare+Choice plans should consider strategies to further reduce racial and wealth disparities in the use of preventive services.
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Race and wealth continue to be important factors in the receipt of preventive services by elderly women, though not always consistent with historical trends. Medicare+Choice plans should consider strategies to further reduce racial and wealth disparities in the use of preventive services.
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