Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8794375 | Ophthalmology | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Irrespective of race/ethnicity, Medicaid recipients with OAG are receiving substantially less glaucoma testing compared with persons with commercial health insurance. Disparities in testing are observed across all races/ethnicities but were most notable for blacks. These findings are particularly disconcerting because blacks are more likely than whites to go blind from OAG and there are disproportionately more blacks in Medicaid. Efforts are needed to improve the quality of glaucoma care for Medicaid recipients, especially racial minorities.
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Authors
Angela R. MD, Chris PhD, David C. PhD, MPH, Paul P. MD, JD, Joshua D. MD, MS,