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Chan, Leighton; Hart, L. Gary; Goodman, David C. – Journal of Rural Health, 2006
Context: Patients in rural areas may use less medical care than those living in urban areas. This could be due to differences in travel distance and time and a utilization of a different mix of generalists and specialists for their care. Purpose: To compare the travel times, distances, and physician specialty mix of all Medicare patients living in…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Patients, Rural Urban Differences, Access to Health Care