Changes in Perceptions of Discrimination in Health Care in California, 2003 to 2017

Key Points Question Have perceptions of discrimination in health care changed in California over the last decade? Findings This repeated cross-sectional study of a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse adult population using results from the California Health Interview Survey found a significant overall decrease in perceptions of discrimination in health care (from 6.0% to 4.0%). In subanalyses this finding was significant among Latino respondents, immigrants, and those with limited English proficiency; however, perceptions of discrimination in health care among African American individuals have not improved and remain relatively high. Meaning This study suggests that perceptions of discrimination in health care have improved for some populations, but interventions to reduce discrimination in health care are still necessary.