Distance Matters: Investigating No-Shows in a Large Rural Provider Network

Conclusion: Our analysis showed patients who lived <5 miles and >20 miles from the clinic had higher no-show rates. The odds of a no-show were comparable between patients who showed up and those who did not. Male patients, Spanish-speaking patients, patients with a history of no-shows, and Medicaid beneficiaries were more likely to miss their appointments. Understanding the impact of these variables on no-show rates can assist healthcare providers in developing strategies to improve patient access and reduce no-show rates. These findings imply that rural patients may face a variety of barriers when seeking healthcare, necessitating a comprehensive approach to addressing this issue.PMID:38296643 | DOI:10.3121/cmr.2023.1853
Source: Clinical Medicine and Research - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research