Cardiovascular Health and Healthcare Utilization and Expenditures Among Medicare Beneficiaries: The REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study [Health Services and Outcomes Research]

ConclusionsBetter cardiovascular health is associated with lower risk for inpatient encounters and lower inpatient and outpatient healthcare expenditures.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aaron, K. J., Colantonio, L. D., Deng, L., Judd, S. E., Locher, J. L., Safford, M. M., Cushman, M., Kilgore, M. L., Becker, D. J., Muntner, P. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Risk Factors, Cost-Effectiveness, Health Services, Statements and Guidelines Original Research Source Type: research