Study Finds Insurance Status Determines Access to Follow-Up Care

According to a study published on Wednesday in JAMA, patients who have private health insurance are more likely to receive follow-up care within one week of emergency department treatment than those who are enrolled in Medicaid or lack health coverage.

Citation: Asplin, Brent R. et. al. "Insurance Status and Access to Urgent Ambulatory Care Follow-up Appointments." JAMA. 2005;294:1248-1254. (check COAST for article)