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Date Available
6-9-2011
Year of Publication
2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College
Agriculture
Department/School/Program
Agricultural Economics
Faculty
Dr. Alison Davis
Abstract
This study examines the underutilization of rural hospitals in Kentucky. The authors study hospital and patient characteristics to determine why and how rural patients bypass local rural hospitals and how they make their decision in the hospital choice. A Health Care Service Survey conducted in rural Kentucky and hospital data drew from American Hospital Directory are used. A binary probit model and a conditional logit model are applied. The results suggest that the hospital quality, prior experiences and the satisfaction of the local hospital, along with patients’ value of hospital size, reputation and patients’ insurance coverage influence rural patients’ hospital choice. The study offers seven policy implications to better utilize rural health care institutions.
Recommended Citation
He, Xiao, "FACTORS AFFECTING RURAL KENTUCKY PATIENTS HOSPITAL CHOICE AND BYPASS BEHAVIOR" (2011). University of Kentucky Master's Theses. 115.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/115
