Physician knowledge of and attitudes toward the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

ObjectiveTo assess otolaryngology physician knowledge of and attitudes toward the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and compare the association of bias toward the PPACA with knowledge of the provisions of the PPACA.Study DesignCross-sectional survey.SettingNationwide assessment.SubjectsMembers of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery.MethodsOtolaryngology physicians answered 10 true/false questions about major provisions of the PPACA. They also indicated their level of agreement with 9 statements about health care and the PPACA. Basic demographic information was collected.ResultsEmail solicitation was sent to 9972 otolaryngologists and 647 responses were obtained (6.5% response rate). Overall correct response rate was 74%. Fewer than 60% of physicians correctly answered questions on whether small businesses receive tax credits for providing health insurance, the effect of the PPACA on Medicare benefits, and whether a government-run health insurance plan was created....