Access to pediatric subspecialty care in California is a longstanding issue, especially for families of children with complex, chronic conditions. Our foundation has commissioned a policy note from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research that explores disparities in access to pediatric subspecialty care in California by insurance coverage, geographic location, race/ethnicity, and language.
Using the available literature and interviews with stakeholders, the report identifies barriers to access, including a potential shortage of trained pediatric subspecialists, gaps in care delivery, low reimbursement rates and payment levels, and lack of care coordination. The report examines innovative care delivery models for improving the capacity of pediatric subspecialty care, including expanded use of technology, team models of care, and standard care processes.
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