Disparities in Access to Cranial Remodeling Orthosis for Deformational Plagiocephaly

CONCLUSIONS: Lower income and Medicaid-insured patients had delayed presentation for CRO consultation. Those from the lowest income quartile were more likely to never receive CRO than those from wealthier backgrounds. Low socioeconomic status and Medicaid insurance, which can have more restrictive coverage policies for CRO, may result in the delayed treatment of DP.PMID:34967227 | DOI:10.1177/10556656211069816
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research