This research aims to compare two definitions of safety-net ambulatory practices using Medicare data.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis
Utilized Medicare data
Compared two distinct policy definitions
Identified varying degrees of overlap between the definitions
Highlighted inconsistencies in defining safety-net practices
Documented implications for policy formulation
Abstract
This cross-sectional study uses Medicare data to compare 2 definitions of safety-net ambulatory practices to investigate the extent to which safety-net practices overlap.