Access to quality health care is rapidly approaching epidemic proportions as we enter the new millenium. Literature reports governments are struggling with providing access to health care for their citizenry. In the United States each succeeding Congress, beginning with the 103rd Congress, has failed to provide legislation guaranteeing the availability of health care. Specific acts have provided limited access to special populations, but to date, the availability of comprehensive care has not materialized. This presentation examines the issues of access to care and quality of care across the three populations of Insured, Underinsured, and Uninsured. Specific recommendations and the significance of cost and consumerism are discussed to assist health care educators in understanding the issues.
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Discuss Access to Care barriers with students. 2. Assess the importance of cost as a determining factor to access. 3. Apply the knowledge to their curricula
Keywords: Access to Care, Health Information
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.