Improving access to primary care for underserved populations: a review of findings from five case studies and recommendations
- Collection:
- Health Policy and Services Research
- Author(s):
- Kona, Maanasa, author Clark, Jalisa, author Walsh-Alker, Emma, author
- Contributor(s):
- Milbank Memorial Fund, issuing body. McCourt School of Public Policy. Center on Health Insurance Reforms.
- Publication:
- New York, NY : Milbank Memorial Fund, November 2023
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Text
- Subject(s):
- Health Services Accessibility Medically Underserved Area Primary Health Care Vulnerable Populations Federal Government Health Workforce Insurance, Health, Reimbursement State Government United States
- Genre(s):
- Technical Report
- Abstract:
- Strong, accessible primary care improves population health outcomes. It prevents illness and death, and is associated with a reduction in health disparities. The United States falls short on many indicators that demonstrate the strength of a nation’s primary care system, and underserved populations in the country experience significant barriers to accessing primary care. In a series of five case studies (Grant County, New Mexico; Baltimore City, Maryland; Columbia County, Arkansas; Detroit, Michigan; and Kanawha County, West Virginia), we investigated the impact of policy initiatives that target primary care access at a local level. This paper synthesizes our findings and presents recommendations for federal and state policymakers, primary care practices, medical schools, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Copyright:
- Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (1 PDF file (59 pages))
- NLM Unique ID:
- 9918734076806676 (See catalog record)
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918734076806676