University of Southern California · Social ScienceMemory Care Access Lab
Soeren Mattke · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Soeren Mattke's research focuses on improving access to memory care for elderly individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. His work investigates the barriers these individuals face, such as socioeconomic factors, geographic location, and administrative challenges in navigating healthcare systems. By understanding these disparities, the lab aims to provide evidence-based insights that can drive policy changes to enhance healthcare accessibility for disadvantaged populations managing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Alzheimer's diseaseMedicaidMedicarememory carehealth disparitieselderly carechronic disease managementhealth policy
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate disparities in memory care access for dually eligible patients.
AIM 02Decompose factors affecting access to memory care, such as payment rates and navigation complexity.
AIM 03Explore how state-level factors moderate access to care for these individuals.
Skills the Lab Values
statistical modelingdata analysishealthcare policy evaluationpatient navigation techniquesgeospatial analysisqualitative research methodsprogram evaluationcommunity health assessmentssurvey design
Output against the department
Publications317top 18% of dept.14th of 77
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Citations12ktop 21% of dept.16th of 77
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