Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic exposed the systemic issues faced by nursing homes with a higher percentage of Medicaid residents. By using the Brown University's Long-Term Care focus facility-level data and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data, the study examines the association between the nursing home and resident characteristics with Covid-19 cases in high-Medicaid nursing homes. Fifty-eight facilities in Florida were identified as having residents whose primary support was Medicaid. The findings from the study suggest a higher proportion of Medicaid residents, for-profit status, and chain affiliation status, were associated with a higher prevalence of Covid-19 cases among nursing home residents. Further research on related health policies is necessary to resolve the current disparities in nursing home care serving a higher proportion of Medicaid residents.

Thesis Completion

2023

Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair/Advisor

Chisholm, Latarsha

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

Health Management and Informatics

Degree Program

Health Services Administration

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Release Date

5-15-2023

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