[Koblenz]

The reimbursement rates of Medicaid is only one reason that many doctors don’t take Medicaid. As big of a problem is that Medicaid patients have the highest no-show rate. Doctors schedule patients, and then they don’t show up. This happens with every type of covered person, but for Medicaid, it’s much higher than the general population. I guess the Medicaid patients are too busy not working or something.

[JediJones]

As big of a problem is that Medicaid patients have the highest no-show rate. Doctors schedule patients, and then they don’t show up. This happens with every type of covered person, but for Medicaid, it’s much higher than the general population. I guess the Medicaid patients are too busy not working or something.

If you don't have to pay for something yourself, you don't value or appreciate it. Some places can say they'll charge you anyway if you don't show up, but why would a Medicaid patient care when they're not paying anything towards the bill either way?