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Abstract #300943

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Activity Number: 356
Type: Luncheons
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Social Statistics Section
Abstract - #300943
Title: New Challenges Conducting Surveys of Physicians
Author(s): Marc Berk*+ and Sara Thran
Companies: NORC, University of Chicago and American Medical Association
Address: 7500 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD, 20878,
Keywords: physicians ; response rates
Abstract:

Health policy researchers often rely on surveys of physicians and other medical providers. Over the last 20 years it has become increasingly difficult to survey this population and these difficulties may be accelerating. Physicians are more mobile and difficult to locate. Changes in the organization of physician practices may decrease the autonomy physicians have in making participation decisions. New privacy regulations may also contribute to physician reluctance to participate. We will discuss recent experience in conducting physician surveys. Emphasis will be placed on identifying design features that facilitate the implementation of high-quality surveys of medical providers. Items to be covered include mode of interview, use of knowledgeable proxies, and payment of monetary incentives.

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