Ashley M. Kranz

Jul 12, 2024 | ajmc.com | Kun Li |Annie Chen |Kimberley H Geissler |Andrew W. Dick |Ashley M. Kranz

ABSTRACTObjectives: To identify factors associated with clinicians’ likelihood and intensity of applying fluoride varnish (FV) overall and for visits paid by Medicaid and private insurers. Study Design: Observational study using claims data. Methods: Using the Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database (2016-2018), we conducted a repeated cross-sectional study of 2911 clinicians (7277 clinician-year observations) providing well-child visits to children aged 1 to 5 years.