Medical Economics February 3, 2023
It’s up to providers, payers and health care institutions to bring underserved groups into the system to improve health outcomes
Participating in the health care system can be a daunting task for anyone. But especially for those in underserved populations.
Because health care is a necessity, becoming a part of the system is a necessity, as well. Nevertheless, accessing health care services can be problematic and difficult. Even those of us who work in health care and purportedly have an inside track on knowledge and information often have a difficult time navigating the labyrinth.
For underrepresented, underserved populations, working through the maze of health insurance plans, co-pays, deductibles, in-network or out-of-network providers and the often prohibitive cost of treatment may...