Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis: Medicare Population
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This indicator shows the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who were treated for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Why is this important?
Arthritis is a collection of conditions and disorders of the joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissues. According to the Arthritis Foundation, more than 50 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, and arthritis is the number 1 cause of disability in the U.S. Two common types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis (OA)and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. OA is characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage as well as bony overgrowth, leading to pain and joint stiffness. Common risk factors for OA include genetics, advanced age, obesity, and injury.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory arthritis and an autoimmune disease that typically affects the small joints of the hands and feet, but can also impact other organs. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function of the affected joint. Treatments include medications, lifestyle changes and surgery.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 14 County values. The lowest value is 34%, and the highest value is 38%.
Half of the values are between 35% and 38%.
The middle (median) value is 36.5%.
Data Source
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Other Conditions, Health / Older Adults, Health Status, Adults, Older Adults, People with Disabilities