Geographic context of black ‐white disparities in Medicare CAHPS patient experience measures

ConclusionsEfforts to reduce black ‐white disparities in patient experiences should focus on areas with low average patient experiences. Attempts to reduce disparities in timely access to health care should target primarily black, low‐income, and racially and economically segregated areas. Positive associations of racial segregat ion with accessing needed care were unexpected.

Source: Health Services Research - November 23, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Anny T. Fenton, Q Burkhart, Robert Weech ‐Maldonado, Amelia M. Haviland, Jacob W. Dembosky, Regina Shih, Shondelle M. Wilson‐Frederick, Sarah Gaillot, Marc N. Elliott Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE 24: HEALTH EQUITY Source Type: research