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Addressing Equitable Access In A Safety-Net Hospital System: An Implementation Framework, Hillary Alycon
Addressing Equitable Access In A Safety-Net Hospital System: An Implementation Framework, Hillary Alycon
Dissertations: Doctor of Public Health
Acute care organizations face a significant challenge in effectively implementing health equity programs, particularly in rural areas where guidance is often lacking. Despite abundant literature focusing on health outcomes, there remains a noticeable dearth of published data on implementing health equity initiatives. In response to this gap, I present a comprehensive analysis that utilizes readily available, open-sourced data to address this critical issue.
A thorough assessment of the demographic characteristics of acute care facilities within the catchment regions was conducted based on data from reputable sources such as the US Census Bureau, the American Community Survey, and the County Health …