Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Publication Details

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Title:

Producing State Estimates with the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, Household Component

Product type:

Methodology Report 16

MEPS component:

Household Component

Publication date:

December 8, 2005

Description:

This paper describes the results of research using data from the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey to produce a selected group of state-level estimates for the 30 states with the largest populations. Three methods of estimation are used. Each method is evaluated using standard measures, and conclusions about the quality of these estimates, along with recommendations, are given. (Previously published as Working Paper #05011, February 2005.)

Author(s):

John P. Sommers, PhD

Agency:

Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Source:

Web Only

MEPS Topics:

Health Care Costs/Expenditures, Medical Expenditures, State and Metro Area Estimates

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