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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedKovalerchik O, Powers E, Holland ML
Differences in frequency of visits to pediatric primary care practices and emergency departments by body mass index.
The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine differences in utilization across health care settings among children by body mass index (BMI) categories to help identify opportunities for interventions. The authors concluded that the children's BMI categories were associated with health care utilization, specifically primary care visits, ED visits, and hospitalizations.
AHRQ-funded; HS024332.
Citation: Kovalerchik O, Powers E, Holland ML .
Differences in frequency of visits to pediatric primary care practices and emergency departments by body mass index.
Acad Pediatr 2020 May-Jun;20(4):532-39. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2019.12.011..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Primary Care, Emergency Department, Obesity, Healthcare Utilization
Melnikow J, Evans E, Xing G
Primary care access to new patient appointments for California Medicaid enrollees: a simulated patient study.
Investigators evaluated variation in the availability of primary care new patient appointments for Medi-Cal (California Medicaid) enrollees in Northern California and its relationship to emergency department (ED) use after Medicaid expansion. Data from the California Health Interview Survey, Medi-Cal enrollment reports, and California hospital discharge records were used. The investigators found that access to primary care in Northern California was limited for new patient Medi-Cal enrollees and varied across counties, despite standard statewide reimbursement rates. Further, counties with more limited access to primary care new patient appointments had higher ED use by Medi-Cal enrollees.
AHRQ-funded; HS022236.
Citation: Melnikow J, Evans E, Xing G .
Primary care access to new patient appointments for California Medicaid enrollees: a simulated patient study.
Ann Fam Med 2020 May;18(3):210-17. doi: 10.1370/afm.2502..
Keywords: Primary Care, Access to Care, Medicaid, Health Insurance, Emergency Department, Healthcare Utilization
Nocon RS, Lee SM, Sharma R
AHRQ Author: Ngo-Metzger Q
Health care use and spending for medicaid enrollees in federally qualified health centers versus other primary care settings.
This study compared health care use and spending of Medicaid enrollees seen at federally qualified health centers versus non-health center settings in a context of significant growth. It found that health center patients had lower use and spending than did non-health center patients across all services, with 22 percent fewer visits and 33 percent lower spending on specialty.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Nocon RS, Lee SM, Sharma R .
Health care use and spending for medicaid enrollees in federally qualified health centers versus other primary care settings.
Am J Public Health 2016 Nov;106(11):1981-89. doi: 10.2105/ajph.2016.303341.
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Keywords: Medicaid, Healthcare Costs, Primary Care, Healthcare Utilization
Aalsma MC, Gilbert AL, Xiao S
Parent and adolescent views on barriers to adolescent preventive health care utilization.
The objective of the study was to determine adolescent and parent views of barriers to annual adolescent preventive care. Barriers for parents and adolescents include the belief that an appointment is only needed when a child is sick and family cannot afford cost. Barriers for parents include having their child see a specialist.
AHRQ-funded; HS022681.
Citation: Aalsma MC, Gilbert AL, Xiao S .
Parent and adolescent views on barriers to adolescent preventive health care utilization.
J Pediatr 2016 Feb;169:140-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.090.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Access to Care, Prevention, Primary Care, Healthcare Utilization