COVID-19-Related Deaths And Excess Deaths Among Medicare Fee-For-Service Beneficiaries | Health Affairs Journal
Millions of Americans have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, and more than 575,000 had died as of early May 2021. Understanding who are the most vulnerable populations for COVID-19 mortality and excess deaths is critical, especially as the US prioritizes vaccine distribution. Using Medicare administrative data, we found that beneficiaries residing in nursing homes, the oldest beneficiaries, members…
