Jeffrey T. Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH

Articles by Jeffrey T. Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Cost-Related Barriers to Care Among Near-Poor Beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare

ByAlexandra G. Hames, PhD,Renuka Tipirneni, MD, MSc,Galen E. Switzer, PhD,John Z. Ayanian, MD, MPP,Jeffrey T. Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH,Erica Solway, PhD, MPH, MSW,Eric T. Roberts, PhD

October 23rd 2024

Among near-poor Black and Hispanic individuals, Medicare Advantage was associated with increased vision care and some, although not uniform, reductions in access disparities vs traditional Medicare.

Older Adults’ Perspectives on Emergency Department Costs During COVID-19

ByRachel E. Solnick, MD, MSc,Kirstin W. Scott, MD, PhD, MPhil,Kathleen Y. Li, MD, MS,Christina M. Cutter, MD, MSc,Matthias Kirch, MS,Jeffrey T. Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH,Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ,Dianne C. Singer, MPH,Erica Solway, PhD, MPH, MSW,Keith E. Kocher, MD, MPH

December 16th 2022

Most older US adults have concerns about emergency department visit affordability. Lower income, being uninsured, poor or fair physical/mental health, and younger age were associated with increased concerns.

Interest in and Concerns About Telehealth Among Adults Aged 50 to 80 Years

ByJacob E. Kurlander, MD, MS,Jeffrey T. Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH,Megan A. Adams, MD, MS,Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ,Matthias Kirch, MS,Erica Solway, PhD, MPH, MSW,Dianne C. Singer, MPH,Emma Steppe, MPH,Sameer D. Saini, MD, MS

October 11th 2021

In this survey of adults aged 50 to 80 years, sociodemographic factors, as well as experience with video chat, were associated with interest in and concerns about telehealth video visits.

The American Journal of Accountable Care

Not What the Doctor Ordered: Lessons From Physicians’ Low Uptake of High-Deductible Health Plans

ByJeffrey T. Kullgren, MD, MS, MPH

April 7th 2021

Physicians’ low uptake of high-deductible health plans may signal a need for new strategies to optimize plan choice and support patients facing high deductibles.