Overview of approaches for estimating uninsurance rates at the sub-state level

Overview of approaches for estimating uninsurance rates at the sub-state level

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
Issue brief (State Health Access Data Assistance Center, University of Minnesota)
Contributor(s):
State Health Access Data Assistance Center, University of Minnesota.
Publication:
[Minneapolis, Minn.] : State Health Access Data Assistance Center, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, [2002]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Health Surveys
Insurance, Health -- statistics & numerical data
Medically Uninsured -- statistics & numerical data
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Many states now conduct state household surveys to estimate health insurance coverage and some states have begun exploring methods to derive coverage estimates for different populations, specifically for geographic areas (regions, counties) and racial/ethnic sub-populations within their borders. The purpose of this issue brief is to highlight three approaches that have been used to estimate uninsurance rates at the sub-state level. We provide an overview of the conceptual and methodological issues involved in estimating uninsurance rates at the sub-state level, assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of each approach and conclude with a list of resources useful to readers interested in learning more about small-area estimation.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY-NC-DC license. (More information)
Extent:
[5] leaves.
NLM Unique ID:
101259665 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101259665