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Mediators of Discrimination in Primary Care Appointment Access
Economics Letters
  • Janna Wisniewski, Tulane University of Louisiana
  • Brigham Walker, Tulane University of Louisiana
  • Sarah E. Tinkler, Portland State University
  • Miron Stano, Oakland University
  • Rajiv Sharma, Portland State University
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
3-1-2021
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Abstract

We examine how differences in questions asked and information provided by physicians’ offices contribute to differences in new-patient appointment offers. Data is from a 2013–16 field experiment involving calls to a random sample of US primary care physicians on behalf of simulated new patients differentiated by race/ethnicity (Black, Hispanic, White), sex, and insurance. We find that the rates and stated reasons for denial of appointment offers differ substantially across patient groups.

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DOI
10.1016/j.econlet.2021.109744
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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35075
Citation Information
Wisniewski, J., Walker, B., Tinkler, S., Stano, M., & Sharma, R. (2021). Mediators of discrimination in primary care appointment access. Economics Letters, 200, 109744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2021.109744