Retrospective analysis shows higher inpatient mortality rates in Medicaid recipients with multiple myeloma, indicating increased comorbidities like obesity and hypertension.
Key Points
Medicaid recipients with multiple myeloma had increased inpatient mortality, with an odds ratio of 1.061.
Among 166,713 patients, 10,381 were Medicaid recipients, demonstrating significant comorbidities.
Analysis utilized the National Inpatient Sample database, spanning seven years of patient hospitalization records.
Findings highlight the need for targeted improvements in care for Medicaid patients with multiple myeloma.