The association of multimorbidity with healthcare expenditure among the elderly patients in Beijing, China

To add evidence to the relationship between multimorbidity and healthcare expenditure.The study population comprised patients aged ≥60 in Beijing, covered by the Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance (UEBMI) (N = 30,774). Multimorbidity was measured with 33 chronic conditions confirmed by doctors. Multivariate linear regression was performed.The prevalence of multimorbidity was 82% among elderly patients in Beijing and was higher in older and...