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The utility of extended longitudinal profiles in predicting future health care expenditures.

Posted on December 16, 2008 15:23

Topics: Expenditures | Health Care Financing | Trends

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This article explores the ability of alternative models to predict individuals likely to incur high medical expenditures.  The authors highlight the importance of identifying these individuals and their characteristics in light of the high concentration of healthcare spending. 

Cohen, S. B., Ezzati-Rice, T., & Yu, W. (2006). The utility of extended longitudinal profiles in predicting future health care expenditures. Medical Care, 44(5 Suppl), I-45-53. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16625064 

Authors: Steven B. Cohen, Trena Ezzati-Rice, William Yu.


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