HealthExec February 12, 2024
In a study conducted by health insurer Humana, a staggering 88% of those who perceived healthcare discrimination were Black, underscoring the need for more research into racial disparities persistent in the U.S. healthcare system.
Additionally, nearly one in five Medicare Advantage enrollees reported low or limited health literacy, which can impact overall health and well-being, according to the research, which was published in American Journal of Managed Care.
The study was a feasibility exercise aimed primarily at assessing whether screening of new Medicare Advantage enrollees through proactive telephone calls from a concierge service could yield significant findings regarding health literacy or perception of discrimination. The health literacy screening did not present a challenge, according to lead author J....
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