Research Briefs
Date of this Version
2-6-2018
Abstract
In a pragmatic trial, offering complimentary ridesharing services broadly to Medicaid patients did not reduce rates of missed primary care appointments. The uptake of free rides was low, and rates of missed appointments remained unchanged at 36%. Efforts to reduce missed appointments due to transportation barriers may require more targeted approaches.
Document Type
Brief
Number
35
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Keywords
ridesharing, Lyft, primary care, Medicaid
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Citation For This Study
Chaiyachati KH, Hubbard RA, Yeager A, Mugo B, Lopez S, Asch E, Shi C, Shea JA, Rosin R, Grande D. Association of Rideshare-Based Transportation Services and Missed Primary Care Appointments: A Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. Published online February 05, 2018. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.8336
Date Posted: 12 February 2018