Affiliation:
1. Department of Dermatology University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington Connecticut USA
2. Department of Medicine Eastern Connecticut Health Network Manchester Connecticut USA
Abstract
AbstractA current shortage of pediatric dermatologists limits access to dermatologic care among the pediatric population, yet comprehensive and updated data are lacking regarding access among the pediatric Medicaid population. This cross‐sectional study characterized Medicaid acceptance among actively practicing board‐certified pediatric dermatologists in the United States and revealed that of the 352 physicians compiled, 275 (78.1%) accept Medicaid. Significant differences in Medicaid acceptance status were observed based on practice type, region of practice, practice county median household income, and density of pediatric dermatologists. While the majority of practicing board‐certified pediatric dermatologists accept Medicaid, our findings suggest that differences in access to Medicaid‐accepting pediatric dermatologists exist based on practice type, geographic location, and density of pediatric dermatologists per county.
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