Eric Roberts co-authored a study, reported in Penn LDI, revealing that over 30% of Medicare beneficiaries face financial precarity when covering hospitalization costs, highlighting significant racial and socioeconomic disparities.
Citation:
"Many Medicare Beneficiaries Are One Hospital Visit Away from Poverty." Penn LDI, C Weeks, October 30, 2024.
Roberts, E. Chatterjee, P. et al. 2024. “Risk for Financial Precarity from Hospitalization: Implications for Targeting Financial Assistance in Medicare.” Annals of Internal Medicine.