Nursing home bed capacity in the States, 1978-86

C. Harrington, J. H. Swan, L. A. Grant

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Abstract

Trends in nursing home bed supply in the States show large variations in beds per population and a gradual decline in supply per aged population. A cross-sectional time-series regression analysis was used to examine some factors associated with nursing home bed supply. Variation was accounted for by economic factors. supply of alternative services, and climate. State Medicaid reimbursement rates had negative coefficients, with supply suggesting States may be increasing rates to improve access where supply is limited. Medicaid waiver policy was not found to be significant.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)81-97
Number of pages17
JournalHealth Care Financing Review
Volume9
Issue number4
StatePublished - Jan 1 1988

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