The American journal of managed care
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Review Comparative Study
A qualitative review of studies of diabetes preventive care among minority patients in the United States, 1993-2003.
To review existing data to determine whether ethnic disparities exist for diabetes-related preventive care among adults in the United States. ⋯ Despite the availability of evidence-based guidelines, rates of diabetes preventive care are low, particularly for some measures in ethnic minority groups. Additional data are needed to further elucidate these disparities.
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Comparative Study
Is patient HMO insurance or physician HMO participation related to racial disparities in primary care?
To examine the relationship between racial disparities in common primary care procedures and patient HMO membership and physician level of HMO participation. ⋯ Neither patient HMO membership nor physician level of HMO participation is substantially associated with racial disparities in primary care.