Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
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
Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants Is Complex
Innovative models needed for addressing health care for undocumented immigrants
Home-Based Primary Care Ups Access in Rural Areas
Program increased health care access for veterans inside and outside of the Indian Health Service
