Research and Data Update: Access to Health Care in Rural America: Current Trends and Key Challenges

November 14, 2024

Research and Data Update: Access to Health Care in Rural America: Current Trends and Key Challenges

This research report describes patterns in insurance coverage and uninsurance rates in rural and urban areas, review non-financial challenges in accessing care face by many rural residents, and describes disparities in health outcomes between urban and rural areas.

The report goes on to discuss policies, programs and resources designed to address barriers to care in rural America and the important role that federal and state health car coverage programs like Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Marketplace, and Medicare play in providing health insurance coverage for rural residents.

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