2009
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.1517226
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Gatekeeping – Open Door to Effective Medical Care Utilisation?

Abstract: We assess the ability of health insurance plans with gatekeeping restrictions to control the utilization of medical care through their inuence on the choice of the initial provider. Empirical results are based on the individuallevel utilization panel data from 2001-2006 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. We nd only small dierences between the initial provider chosen by individuals enrolled in gatekeeping and non-gatekeeping plans. This, together with the fact that within gatekeeping plans, 21 percent of patient… Show more

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“…First, although much of MEPS household survey data are validated using data from the insurance component, the household utilization data are self-reported and may not reflect individual utilization with complete accuracy [22]. Similarly, because the individuals in each survey cohort are interviewed at 5 distinct points over 2 years (MEPS is composed of a series of 2-year overlapping cohorts of households), individuals may alter either their utilization or their recollection (and record keeping) of their utilization, thus changing reported utilization in the second year of each cohort.…”
Section: Annual Percent Change In Spending Per Enrolleementioning
confidence: 99%
“…First, although much of MEPS household survey data are validated using data from the insurance component, the household utilization data are self-reported and may not reflect individual utilization with complete accuracy [22]. Similarly, because the individuals in each survey cohort are interviewed at 5 distinct points over 2 years (MEPS is composed of a series of 2-year overlapping cohorts of households), individuals may alter either their utilization or their recollection (and record keeping) of their utilization, thus changing reported utilization in the second year of each cohort.…”
Section: Annual Percent Change In Spending Per Enrolleementioning
confidence: 99%