(Press-News.org) About The Study: This serial cross-sectional study observed a significant decrease in positive reviews for health care facilities post-COVID. These findings underscore a disparity in patient experience, particularly in rural areas and areas with the highest proportions of Black and white residents.
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Disparities by race and urbanicity in online health care facility reviews
JAMA Network Open
2024-11-22
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