Health Literacy Impact on National Healthcare Utilization and Expenditure

Health Literacy Impact on National Healthcare Utilization and Expenditure

Background Health literacy presents an enormous challenge in the delivery of effective healthcare and quality outcomes. We evaluated the impact of low health literacy (LHL) on healthcare utilization and healthcare expenditure. Methods Database analysis used Medical Expenditure Panel Survey...

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Main Authors: Rafia Rasu, Walter Agbor Bawa, Richard Suminski, Kathleen Snella, Bradley Warady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2015-11-01
Series:International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Subjects:
Health Literacy
Healthcare Expenditure
Utilization
Prescription Expenditure
Online Access:http://www.ijhpm.com/pdf_3081_cbb5fadcc49210fe4a65693beeed0e4f.html

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