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The Institute of Medicine in the United States says fragmentation of the U.S. health care delivery and financing system is a barrier to accessing care. Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to be enrolled in health insurance plans which place limits on covered services and offer a limited number of health care providers. [8]: 10
Health disparities refer to gaps in the quality of health and health care across racial and ethnic groups. [13] The US Health Resources and Services Administration defines health disparities as "population-specific differences in the presence of disease, health outcomes, or access to health care". [14]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." [1] Identified by the 2012 World Development Report as one of two key human capital endowments, health can influence an individual's ability to reach his or her full potential in society. [2]
The U.S. has the biggest lifespan-health span gap in the world. New study shows we're living longer lives — but not in good health. ... for example, someone who lived to 80 might have spent the ...
Despite the growing diagnosis of autism, which has been estimated to affect more than 2 million children and teens across the country, experts and advocates have bemoaned glaring gaps in services ...
By integrating into communities and working alongside hospitals and public health departments, CHCs play a key role in bridge the gaps in care by embedding themselves within communities to coordinate efforts with hospitals and public health departments to provide comprehensive, culturally responsive care that addresses the complex needs of ...
Whereas roughly one in six primary care providers (58.4%) participate in any insurance network, only about one in four psychiatrists (42.7%) and less than one in two nonphysician mental healthcare ...
As Eugene faces health care shortages following a major hospital closure, new clinics and services promise relief — but is it enough? New clinics, rehab facility among proposals to address ...