Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
Use of Wearable Devices Low for Those With Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Authors say current adoption patterns run risk for exacerbating disparities
Disparities Seen for Central Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection
Rates higher for pediatric patients who are Black or speak a language other than English
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
Economic Burden of Health Inequities Very High in the United States
Estimated economic burden of racial and ethnic health inequities $421 or $451 billion using MEPS and BRFSS data
Undertriage in Pediatric ED More Likely for Non-English Speakers
Children accompanied by caregivers speaking languages other than English more likely to be undertriaged
Inequalities in Human Resources for Health Linked to Mortality
Negative association seen between total human resources for health level and all-cause mortality
Prescriptions for Chronic Conditions Underused in U.S. Jails, Prisons
Additionally, chronic disease prevalence higher in the incarcerated population
Transportation Barriers Linked to Worse Outcomes in Cancer Care
Delayed care due to lack of transport linked to increased emergency department use, mortality for adults with and without cancer history
Study Looks at Access to Kidney Care for Undocumented Immigrants
20 states and Washington, D.C., provide coverage for outpatient hemodialysis; five states also provide cover for kidney transplant
Black Primary Care Providers Tied to Better Outcomes for Black Patients
Less than half of U.S. counties have one Black primary care provider
