Study Reveals Urgent Need for Healthcare Reform to Address Access Disparities
Paul Keckley
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Contributed by: Bill Russell
Summary
A Commonwealth Fund study released last week outlined critical disparities in healthcare access and quality, pointing to high costs, inadequate insurance, and geographic limitations that hinder millions of Americans from receiving the care they need. It highlights inconsistent healthcare quality across regions, which affects patient outcomes and exacerbates health inequalities in marginalized communities. The report calls for collaboration between public and private sectors to implement reforms such as expanding insurance coverage and investing in community health initiatives to promote health equity.
