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National- and State-Level Trends in Medicare Hospice Beneficiaries for Stroke During 2013 to 2019 in the United States

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, one of the leading contributors to Medicare cost, including through Medicare hospice benefits, and the rate of stroke mortality has been increasing since 2013. from 78 812 to 160 884. from 78 812 to 160 884.

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Abstract 154: 10-Year Trend Analysis of Medicare Payment in Stroke Inpatient Hospital Admission

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A154-A154, February 1, 2025. Background:The direct medical costs of stroke in the United States were $84.4 billion from the Medicare Services. billion from the Medicare Services. billion in 2012 and were projected to rise by 157% to $217.3 billion by 2030. 9,523.18) nationwide.

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Incidence, Prevalence, and Trends in Mortality and Stroke among Medicare Beneficiaries With Atrial Fibrillation: 2013 to 2019

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is known to be associated with increased risks of stroke and death, but contemporary studies of this association are lacking. We evaluated trends in stroke and death among Medicare beneficiaries with AF between 2013 and 2019.METHODS:Medicare per 1000 patient-years).