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Disparities in health care spending, outcomes persist in US, studies show
August 25, 2021 6 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Dieleman, Johnston, Mahajan, Mensah, Ortega and Ramirez report no relevant financial disclosures. Please see the studies for all other financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio Health care spending and … Read more
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Why Racial Inequities Still Persist in Health Care
In Dr. Johnston’s hometown, St. Louis, as in other cities, fewer health care providers and specialists are found in low-income and minority neighborhoods, which is a function of structural racism and a legacy of residential segregation, Dr. Johnston said. “It’s not a question of insurance — it has more to do with the supply side,” he added. “If you want to access a good specialist, your choice of cardiologists is going to be different if you live out in the counties that are more affluent versus if you live in the poor areas in northern St. Louis.” Another study in … Read more
