Improving access to primary care for underserved populations: a review of findings from five case studies and recommendations

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