What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the impact of switching to consumer-directed care on health and service utilization among Medicaid enrollees.

February 19, 20260 citations

Does Switching to Consumer-Directed Personal Care Impact Health and Service Utilization Among Medicaid Enrollees in the New York Metropolitan Area?

DRDavid Russell JBJulia Burgdorf JRJennifer M. Reckrey

Puntos clave

To assess the impact of switching to consumer-directed care on health and service utilization among Medicaid enrollees.
Analyzed health outcomes of Medicaid enrollees switching to consumer-directed care.
Evaluated the role of consistent caregivers in health monitoring.
Examined the implications of administrative barriers on care choices.
Switching to consumer-directed care is linked to improved health outcomes.
Engaging trusted caregivers enhances health monitoring and social well-being.
Existing policies may unintentionally harm health by limiting care options.

Resumen

For those who chose to do so, switching to consumer-directed care was associated with a range of positive outcomes. Reconfiguring older adults' care convoys to include trusted, consistent caregivers may enhance health monitoring and social well-being. Policies that create administrative barriers to choosing consumer-directed care models should be evaluated for their potential to produce unintended health consequences.

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