Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: Estimating the Impact of High Health Center Penetration in Low-income Communities

Authors

Peter Shin, George Washington University
Karen Jones, George Washington UniversityFollow
Sara J. Rosenbaum, George Washington UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

9-2003

Keywords

Minority Health; Community Health Centers; Health Reform; Health Homes

Abstract

The health disparities literature suggests that although the lack of health insurance is the most basic barrier to health care, improved access to clinically appropriate care is key, particularly in the case of minority and low-income populations where the health risks are greatest. This study examines the relationship between health center penetration into medically underserved communities and the reduction of state-level health disparities. Health centers were developed with the express aim of serving medically underserved persons. Their doubling represents a significant health priority of the Bush Administration and one that enjoys bipartisan Congressional support.

Comments

Funder: National Association of Community Health Centers.

APA Citation

Shin, P., Jones, K., & Rosenbaum, S. (2003). Reducing racial and ethnic health disparities: Estimating the impact of high health center penetration in low-income communities. Washington, D.C.: Center for Health Services Research and Policy, Department of Health Policy, School of Public Health and Health Services, The George Washington University.

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