Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
Disparities Identified in Access to Infertility Care for U.S. Women
Women with incomes <$25,000 less often seek infertility care than those with incomes >$100,000
USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Too Conservative for Blacks
Lowering smoking pack-year eligibility criteria would up screening eligibility for African American smokers
Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity
Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care
Poor Broadband Penetration in Rural Areas Limits Telemedicine
Broadband penetration poor in counties with inadequate access to primary care doctors, psychiatrists
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most health measures remained stable from 2017; percent of adults who have been tested for HIV increased
More High-Value Care Associated With Receipt of Primary Care
Increasing investment in primary care may improve value in the U.S. health care system
Parental Depression Ups Odds of Child Use of Health Services
Findings seen across spectrum of care -- outpatient, emergency department, inpatient
AMA Calls for Alleviating Racial Housing Segregation
Association says racial housing segregation contributes to health disparities
Better Care Quality Needed for Universal Health Coverage
Integrated approach involving governments, health providers, and patients is best
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
