Looking Forward

Cross-Cutting Issues in the Collection and Use of Racial/Ethnic Data

Nicole Lurie, Allen Fremont

ResearchPosted on rand.org 2006Published in: Health Services Research, v. 41, no. 4, pt. 1, Aug. 2006, p. 1519-1533

Availability of reliable and valid race/ethnicity data is essential for monitoring and improving quality of care for minority groups. The authors explore the limitations and challenges posed by existing means of data collection and discuss issues that need to be considered as the data are analyzed and used.

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  • Copyright: Blackwell Publishing
  • Availability: Non-RAND
  • Year: 2006
  • Pages: 15
  • Document Number: EP-200608-06

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