Medical Economics October 26, 2023
The following strategies can improve access to primary care.
Improving access to primary care in underserved and rural areas is an essential issue in healthcare. Rural inhabitants encounter access challenges, including workforce shortages, health insurance status, transportation issues, health literacy, and stigma. Individuals who do not have health insurance have reduced access to health care. According to Geographic Variation in Health Insurance Coverage: United States, 2021, rural children and adults under 65 were more likely to be uninsured than their urban counterparts. Addressing access obstacles to primary care may aid in reducing inequities and the likelihood of poor health outcomes. There are several strategies to improve access to primary care in rural and underserved communities, including expanding nontraditional sources of...
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