Evaluating the impact of discordant and missing demographic information on population health assessments using linked electronic health records and Census Bureau microdata
After linking two large administrative datasets, the research team found substantial discordance in recorded race and ethnicity data for the same individuals, leading to different conclusions about health disparities. To help address these discrepancies, the team identifies potential systematic sources of discordance, including differences in how race and ethnicity are collected on patient intake forms.
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