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Full-Text Articles in Rural Health
Variation In The Area Deprivation Index By Rurality And Region, Casey Balio, Nicole Galler, Margaret E. Francisco, Kate E. Beatty, Michael Meit, Robert Pack, Stephanie M. Mathis
Variation In The Area Deprivation Index By Rurality And Region, Casey Balio, Nicole Galler, Margaret E. Francisco, Kate E. Beatty, Michael Meit, Robert Pack, Stephanie M. Mathis
ETSU/NORC Rural Health Research Center Policy Briefs
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Disparities In Access To Medicare-Approved Medical Specialists In Rural Kentucky, Logan Hurm, Jacob A. Welch, James Adkins
Disparities In Access To Medicare-Approved Medical Specialists In Rural Kentucky, Logan Hurm, Jacob A. Welch, James Adkins
Journal of Appalachian Health
Introduction: Approximately 20% of the United States population resides in a rural community; however, only 10% of all healthcare resources and physicians are dedicated to these areas. Appalachia, and Kentucky (KY) in particular, have higher populations living in rural areas which leads to a greater number of individuals affected by medical access disparities. As of 2026, 21% of KY’s population is eligible for Medicare, making access to Medicare-accepting specialty physicians crucial for the state’s population.
Purpose: This research aims to quantify healthcare disparities among rural communities in KY through quantification of the potential distance required to travel to access specialty …