Objectives: Although healthcare disparities between rural and urban populations are documented, access to pulmonary subspecialty care in rural regions is not well characterized. This study aimed to quantify rural-urban disparities in access to pulmonology, pulmonary critical care medicine (PCCM), and sleep medicine physicians in Georgia. Methods: The Georgia Composite Medical…
Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the association between physical therapists’ recommended number of visits for a full recovery from common orthopedic injuries/surgeries and the extent of insurance coverage for these visits. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted with board-certified physical therapists. A qualitative questionnaire was used to gather…
Objectives: To examine how racial/ethnic disparities of cervical cancer mortality vary geographically and to identify factors contributing to the variation. Methods: Using the population-weighted risk difference, the authors investigated geographic patterns of racial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer mortality in Texas based on data from 1995 to 2008 georeferenced at the…
Objectives: Despite targeted public health efforts, racial disparities and poor birth outcomes are still apparent, particularly in the southern United States. Previous research through qualitative and modest quantitative research demonstrates a possible link between disparities in patient–provider conversations during prenatal visits, perceived access to prenatal care, and poor birth outcomes….
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