Physician practice variation in assignment of return interval

• Published in: Archives of internal medicine (1960) Vol. 160; no. 2; p. 205
• Main Authors: DeSalvo, K B, Bowdish, B E, Alper, A S, Grossman, D M, Merrill, W W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 24.01.2000
• Subjects: Ambulatory Care - statistics & numerical data; Appointments and Schedules; Capitation Fee - statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Louisiana; Male; Practice Patterns, Physicians' - statistics & numerical data; Sex Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires; Time Factors; Louisiana

Recent shifts in reimbursement toward capitation makes appointment availability a significant resource and stimulates us to understand primary care physician (hereafter referred to as "provider") behavior concerning appointment assignment. The results of prior studies suggest significant p...