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Increasing obstetrical care access to the rural poor

D H Taylor1, T C Ricketts

  • 1North Carolina Rural Health Research Program, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, Chapel Hill 27599-7490.

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

North Carolina's Rural Obstetrical Care Incentive (ROCI) Program shows promise. The ROCI program may improve physician satisfaction, increase care for Medicaid patients, and reduce inadequate prenatal care in rural areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Rural Health Policy
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Rising malpractice insurance rates have reduced physician participation in rural obstetrical care.
  • This trend particularly impacts underserved rural populations.
  • Access to essential maternal healthcare services is threatened in these regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of North Carolina's Rural Obstetrical Care Incentive (ROCI) Program.
  • To assess the program's effects on physician satisfaction, patient care, and health outcomes.
  • To determine the program's effectiveness in addressing rural obstetrical care shortages.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of physician participation and patient demographics in the ROCI Program.
  • Comparison of care provision and outcomes between ROCI participants and non-participants.

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  • Assessment of trends in inadequate prenatal care in ROCI-designated counties versus control counties.

    • Main Results:

    • Physician participants reported increased satisfaction with local health department prenatal care.
    • ROCI participants showed a greater increase in providing obstetrical care to Medicaid patients compared to non-participants.
    • A decrease in deliveries with inadequate prenatal care was observed in original ROCI counties, contrasting with increases in other rural areas.

    Conclusions:

    • The ROCI Program demonstrates potential benefits for rural obstetrical care.
    • The program may enhance physician engagement and improve access to prenatal services for vulnerable populations.
    • Other states facing similar challenges should consider incentive programs like ROCI as part of their rural health strategies.