Potentially More Out of Reach: Public Reporting Exacerbates Inequities in Home Health Access.
Shekinah A Fashaw-WaltersMomotazur RahmanGilbert GeeVincent MorMaricruz Rivera-HernandezCeron FordKali S ThomasPublished in: The Milbank quarterly (2023)
Policymakers should be aware of the potential unintended consequences for implementing home health public reporting, specifically for Hispanic/Latine, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and low-income home health patients, as well as patients residing in predominantly Hispanic/Latine neighborhoods. Targeted interventions should focus on raising awareness around the five-star ratings.