The regionalization of pediatric services has resulted in differential access to care, sometimes creating barriers to those living in underserved, rural communities. These disparities in access contribute to inferior healthcare outcomes among infants and children. We review the medical literature on ...
"This significant increase in coronary artery disease deaths among young women in the rural U.S. is shocking. Disparities in the prevention and control ofcardiovascular diseaserisk factors in these communities are likely the reason for this upswing," said Dr. Moccetti. "Blockages in the heart d...
In the webinar, the panelists all placed significant blame for this on one key component of health care: payment models. "A lot of times payment methodologies are not very flexible to be adaptable to the needs of our rural communities," said Mary Ellen Pratt, chief executive officer of St...
Rural residents experience significant disparities in health status and access to care. These disparities and access barriers are particularly prevalent in rural communities in the South. The Southern Rural Access Program, a national pro... Michael Beachler,Curtis Holloman,James Herman - 《Journal of...
Addressing Rural Geographic Disparities Through Health IT Initial Findings From the Health Information National Trends Survey Background: Rural communities experience disparate rates of chronic diseases and face distinct challenges in gaining access to health care. Increasing the ... Krakow, MelindaHesse, ...
It is estimated that by the year 2025, the USA’ racial and ethnic minority population will have increased to account for at least 40% of the nation (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001). As the number of racial and ethnic minorities incre
In particular, previous research has shown large disparities in access to and utilization of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, especially between rural and urban residents. Moreover, little is known about the factors that are associated with utilization of preventive health services, such ...
Rural clinic workers often live in the communities where they work and are aware of the unique physical and emotional needs of their patients, as well as any health disparities they may be facing. Providing the most up-to-date care is a matter of pride, and commitment to improvi...
Rurality; Urbanicity; Urban-rural disparities Definition (of Entry Term) “Rural” refers to places and communities of low human population density characteristic of areas outside of large metropolitan areas. “Urban” refers to places and communities of higher population density, generally those areas...
;;Urban-rural disparities Definition (of Entry Term) “Rural” refers to places and communities of low human population density characteristic of areas outside of large metropolitan areas. “Urban” refers to places and communities of higher population density, generally those areas in cities and su...