Predicting High-Cost Pediatric Patients: Derivation and Validation of a Population-Based Model

Lindsey J. Leininger, Brendan Saloner and Laura Wherry

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Abstract: This paper develops and validates a predictive model that prospectively identifies low- and moderate- income children with high health care needs, with the ultimate goal of facilitating early detection and appropriate management for this population.

Keywords: child health; population health management; risk prediction; parent-reported health measures; children with special health care needs; Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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