Dataset Information

Changes in primary care access at community health centers between 2012/2013 and 2016.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare access at community health centers (CHCs) vs private offices (non-CHCs) under the Affordable Care Act.

Data source

Ten state primary care audit conducted in 2012/2013 and 2016.

Study design

CHCs and non-CHCs were called. We calculated difference in differences comparing CHCs vs non-CHCs by caller insurance type.

Principal findings

In both rounds, Medicaid and uninsured callers had higher appointment rates at CHC than non-CHCs. CHC appointment rates significantly increased between 2012/2013 and 2016 for both employer-sponsored and Medicaid callers, with no significant wait time changes. Appointment rates increased (13.5% points, P < 0.001) and wait times decreased (-5.7 days, P = 0.017) at CHCs relative to non-CHCs for employer-sponsored insurance.

Conclusion

Appointment availability at CHCs improved after ACA implementation, without increased wait times.

SUBMITTER: Saloner B

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6338301 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Changes in primary care access at community health centers between 2012/2013 and 2016.

Saloner Brendan B Wilk Adam S AS Wissoker Douglas D Candon Molly M Hempstead Katherine K Rhodes Karin V KV Polsky Daniel E DE Kenney Genevieve M GM

Health services research 20181105 1

<h4>Objective</h4>To compare access at community health centers (CHCs) vs private offices (non-CHCs) under the Affordable Care Act.<h4>Data source</h4>Ten state primary care audit conducted in 2012/2013 and 2016.<h4>Study design</h4>CHCs and non-CHCs were called. We calculated difference in differences comparing CHCs vs non-CHCs by caller insurance type.<h4>Principal findings</h4>In both rounds, Medicaid and uninsured callers had higher appointment rates at CHC than non-CHCs. CHC appointment rat ...[more]

PMID: 30397918

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Changes in primary care access at community health centers between 2012/2013 and 2016.

Objective

Data source

Study design

Principal findings

Conclusion

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Changes in primary care access at community health centers between 2012/2013 and 2016.

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