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Publication year: 2009
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2009, Pages 262-270
Linda, Simoni-Wastila , Christopher M., Blanchette , Jingjing, Qian , Hui-wen Keri, Yang , Lirong, Zhao , …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. COPD increases health care resource utilization and spending and adversely affects quality of life. Data from the clinical and economic outcomes in Medicare beneficiaries with COPD who reside in long-term care (LTC) facilities are limited.Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical and economic outcomes associated with COPD in Medicare beneficiaries residing in LTC facilities.Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from MarketScan Medicaid, a large US administrative claims database containing data on Medicaid programs in 8 states. The study cohort comprised…

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