Left Out: Barriers to Health Equity for Rural and Underserved Communities
- Author: U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means
- Year: July 2020
- Format: Written Document
Analyzes the barriers to health care in underserved communities and discusses the challenges associated with scalable and sustainable solutions. From massive geographic coverage deficiencies to structural environmental factors, the report examines the realities millions of Americans face that adversely affect their health. The report also takes a close look at how these challenges are biproducts of systemic racism and economic inequality.