Impact of JayDoc Free Clinic on Emergency Department Usage in Kansas City.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

JayDoc Free Clinic (JayDoc) serves medical needs of uninsured patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is known that patients who have access to primary care are less likely to visit their local Emergency Department (ED) for non-emergent needs. However, it is not well described if JayDoc lowers usage of The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) ED. This is the first study to assess the patient referral process between TUKHS ED and JayDoc.

Methods

The authors administered a voluntary survey to every patient triaged at JayDoc, even if they were ultimately not accepted for a visit. Items on the questionnaire included health insurance status, primary language, and access to a primary care physician. The authors included questions on the usage of TUKHS

SUBMITTER: Kallenberger E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10705050 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature