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The Impact Of Historical Redlining On Neurosurgeon Distribution And Reimbursement In Modern Neighborhoods, Jean-Luc K. Kabangu, John Dugan, Benson Joseph, Amanda Hernandez, Takara R. Newsome-Cuby, Danny Fowler, Momodou G. Bah, Lane Fry, Sonia V. Eden
The Impact Of Historical Redlining On Neurosurgeon Distribution And Reimbursement In Modern Neighborhoods, Jean-Luc K. Kabangu, John Dugan, Benson Joseph, Amanda Hernandez, Takara R. Newsome-Cuby, Danny Fowler, Momodou G. Bah, Lane Fry, Sonia V. Eden
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Background: This study examines the lasting impact of historical redlining on contemporary neurosurgical care access, highlighting the need for equitable healthcare in historically marginalized communities.
Objective: To investigate how redlining affects neurosurgeon distribution and reimbursement in U.S. neighborhoods, analyzing implications for healthcare access.
Methods: An observational study was conducted using data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National File, Home Owner’s Loan Corporation (HOLC) neighborhood grades, and demographic data to evaluate neurosurgical representation across 91 U.S. cities, categorized by HOLC Grades (A, B, C, D) and gentrification status.
Results: Of the 257 neighborhoods, Grade A, B, C, …
Family Medicine’S Role In Addressing The Intersections Of Redlining And Climate Change, Daryl O. Traylor, Eboni E. Anderson, Brianna Clark, Alex M. Smith, Cooper K. Allenbrand
Family Medicine’S Role In Addressing The Intersections Of Redlining And Climate Change, Daryl O. Traylor, Eboni E. Anderson, Brianna Clark, Alex M. Smith, Cooper K. Allenbrand
Journal of Sustainable Social Change
Redlining, the practice of discriminating against specific neighborhoods based on race and socioeconomic status, leads to persistent environmental hazards and socioeconomic inequalities that have lasting adverse health effects on their populations. Health disparities are further exacerbated through the concentration of environmental hazards, as well as the escalating impact of climate change, which poses an increased risk of respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, mental health issues, heat-related illness, infectious diseases, food insecurity, and socioeconomic difficulties in redline neighborhoods.
This paper examines the interplay of redlining, climate change, and health disparities, with an emphasis on the enduring consequences for these marginalized communities. Through …