Children in the Oregon Health Plan: how have they fared?

Examines the impact of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) on children's access to care. A telephone survey was conducted in 1998 of two groups of children: OHP enrollees and food stamp recipients not enrolled in OHP. Despite the negative publicity prior to its implementation, there is no evidence tha...

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Published in:Medical teacher 2002-06, Vol.59 (2), p.166-183
Main Authors: Mitchell, J B, Haber, S G, Khatutsky, G, Donoghue, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access
Health care
Managed health care
Oregon
Poor children
USA
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Summary:Examines the impact of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) on children's access to care. A telephone survey was conducted in 1998 of two groups of children: OHP enrollees and food stamp recipients not enrolled in OHP. Despite the negative publicity prior to its implementation, there is no evidence that 'rationing' under OHP has substantially restricted access to needed services for children. (Original abstract - amended)
ISSN:0142-159X