Ability to Obtain Medical Care for the Uninsured

Article Abstract:

People who have no health insurance may have difficulty getting medical care if they live in certain regions of the country. Researchers surveyed 60,446 adults in 12 regions of the US, of whom 7,200 had no insurance, about their difficulty getting medical care. The percent who had difficulty getting medical care ranged from 18% to 44%. This discrepancy was not caused by differences in health status or social or demographic characteristics. It is most likely caused by differences in the organization of medical care at the local level, since health care in most communities is a result of state and local policies.

Care and treatment, Medically uninsured persons

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Managed Care and Physicians' Provision of Charity Care

Article Abstract:

Managed care may have a severe impact on charity care provided by doctors to people with no health insurance. Researchers surveyed 10,881 doctors in 60 communities. Overall, the doctors provided 10 hours of charity care per week on average. Doctors in a managed care plan were much less likely to provide charity care. This was also true of doctors in areas with a high market penetration of managed care even if the doctor was not part of a managed care plan. Doctors practicing solo or in small groups of doctors were more likely to provide charity care.

Economic aspects, Statistics, Managed care plans (Medical care), Charities, Medical, Medical charities

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Foregone Health Care Among Adolescents

Article Abstract:

Many teens who need health care from their doctors are not receiving it. In a study of 12,079 teenagers, 19% reported not receiving health care when they needed it. Those covered by private or public health insurance were more likely to receive health care when they needed it. Those belonging to minority groups, single-parent homes or who were disabled were less likely to receive health care when they needed it. This was also true of those who smoked, used drugs or alcohol or were sexually active.

Health aspects, Teenagers, Youth

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