Please assume that your health plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests. OR Please assume that you have a health plan and the plan has a financial incentive for your doctor to limit the use of expensive tests When do you think is the best time to be told about these financial incentives?
Best time to be told about doctor incentives · Asked in 1 wave, 2002 · 2,765 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | When you enroll in a health plan | When you first see your doctor | When you need a test or specialist | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 81% | 13% | 7% | 2765 | ±2 | |
| Democrats | 79% | 14% | 7% | 923 | ±4 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 2002 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2002 | 2002-02-06 to 2002-06-26 | face to face | 2,765 | 2,765 |
| 82% |
| 11% |
| 7% |
| 994 |
| ±4 |
| Republicans | 82% | 13% | 6% | 764 | ±4 |