GMP - Comparing Region 6 Catchment Area Enrolled Non-Active Duty Populations in Terms of Demographics and Health Status.
Abstract
Data from 31,090 Health Enrollment Assessment Review (HEAR) surveys sponsored by the Department of Defense, were sampled from all beneficiaries residing in Health Services Region 6. Phase I consisted of a correlation matrix done on self-reported health status, resource utilization level and primary care level to determine if these items were measuring similar health statuses. Results suggested all three measures were measuring somewhat similarly. Phase II used a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test of significant differences to determine which catchment areas in Region 6 were significantly different in terms of health status and certain demographics. Those catchment areas which were significantly similar were grouped together resulting in five new groups. Significant drawbacks to the study include: (1) the exclusion of beneficiaries over 65 and under 18, (2) only beneficiaries enrolled in the health maintenance organization (HMO) product were surveyed, (3) only beneficiaries in one of twelve catchment areas were included, and (4) the HEAR survey has never been validated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 11, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA372203
Entities
People
- Weatherly A. Ryan
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences