Table 8 Ranking of perceived referral barriers contributing to wait time (2019 Survey)
Always, Usually, & Sometimes | Rarely & Never | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Restrictions on providers’ options due to insurance | 67.3% | Patient inability to pay / no insurance coverage | 56.7% |
Lack of triage / priority allocation at specialist’s office | 63.3% | Excessive patient travel time / distance | 49.0% |
Lack of neurologists / pediatric neurologists within your region | 62.0% | Lack of access to reliable transportation | 47.8% |