Changes in prospective payments to reimburse physicians for serving Medicaid patients have been rising in many States. Policy makers anticipate that higher fees will increase access to services. This paper explores whether physicians respond to the increased payment by increasing access differentially by patient type. Physicians may gain from serving only those patients expected to be of low medical risk and cost. Empirical tests using Medicaid data from 1988 to 1991 for prenatal care provision in Washington State show fees are significant in improving access to care for the average patient with significantly greater improvement for Hispanics and single patients. (JEL I11, I18)
Many undergraduate research capstones require research papers that include a literature review. This study assessed whether modifications made to teaching of a literature review resulted in significant changes to quantified measures of assessment. Literature reviews in the final economics capstone research papers of 212 students from the 2005-2016 period were examined. Results showed that a mandatory graded requirement of incorporating a summary first paragraph was significantly more effective than recommending that students write this paragraph. There was a statistically significant increase associated with both the number of references and total number of paragraphs with a minimum of two scholarly citations. Results demonstrated the general effectiveness of continuous updating of assignments and activities based on student feedback and instructor experience.
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