Getting Health Care Was Already Tough in Rural Areas. The Pandemic Has Made It Worse

Provides an overview of a nationwide poll that reported one in every four households have been unable to get medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic, widening the disparities that already exist in rural communities. Describes that in rural areas, some obstacles to healthcare include high rates of uninsured residents, small healthcare workforce, and an increase of hospital closures.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news