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UROLOGY
Volume 66, Issue 1, Pages 170-173Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.01.065
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Objectives. To compare the access to urologic care for a child with cryptorchidism insured by Medi-Cal versus one insured by private insurance. Medi-Cal (California State Medicaid) is a joint state and federal health insurance program that plays a significant role in providing healthcare coverage to low-income children. Methods. A total of 54 randomly chosen urology offices throughout California were surveyed by telephone to determine whether the office accepted pediatric patients, accepted Medi-Cal, and when the earliest appointment date would be for a patient with Medi-Cal versus one with private insurance. Results. Of the 46 practices that accepted pediatric patients, 96% offered a new patient appointment to a child with private insurance, but only 41% were willing to offer an appointment to a child with Medi-Cal (P <0.0001). Of the offices that would not see a child with Medi-Cal, 75% were unable to recommend a urology office that might accept Medi-Cal. Conclusions. Children insured by Medi-Cal have significantly less access to necessary urologic care compared with children with private insurance.
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