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LVISAPTWATTP
Wait time between appointment and care, last hc visit: Time period
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Description

For sample adults, LVISAPTWATTP reports the time period waiting between the time the respondent made the appointment and the day he or she actually saw the doctor or other health professional on the last health care visit. LVISAPTWATTP corresponds to the number of time units given in LVISAPTWATNO.

This variable can be used to monitor the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Comparability

Beginning in 2012, the universe was modified to exclude routine appointments, appointments made during previous visits, and appointments for which a reminder card was received. Except this, there are no comparability issues.

Universe

  • 2011: Sample adults aged 18+ years who visited a clinic, doctor's office/HMO, hospital outpatient department or someplace else (not ER or urgent care center) on their last visit and gave a number or NA/DK for length of time to make an appointment.
  • 2012-2014: Sample adults aged 18+ years who visited a clinic, doctor's office/HMO, hospital outpatient department or someplace else (not ER or urgent care center) on their last visit and gave a number or NA/DK for length of time to make an appointment. Excluding routine appointments, appointments made in previous visits, and appointments for which a reminder card was received.

Availability

  • 2011-2014

Weights