HMP Global March 18, 2025
A recent study published in the Journal of Rural Health examined differences in home health care utilization among rural and urban veterans enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Given that one-third of VA enrollees reside in rural areas and that older veterans have a higher prevalence of chronic conditions requiring ongoing care, understanding disparities in access to home health services is crucial. The study analyzed VA administrative data from 2019 to 2021 for veterans aged 65 years and older, comparing the likelihood of receiving home health services and the number of visits received.
The findings revealed that rural veterans were slightly more likely than their urban counterparts to receive any home health care, with an adjusted odds ratio of...
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