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Why medical deserts are on the rise—and how patients there are accessing in-person care

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Lyft Why medical deserts are on the rise—and how patients there are accessing in-person care Twenty-one percent of adults without access to a vehicle or public transit went without needed medical care in 2022. It’s a sobering stat that points at a real problem: Unlike online shopping or dinner delivery, people need to get to health care to actually receive it. This is trickier in regions where essential medical services are hard to reach, often …

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Why medical deserts are on the rise—and how patients there are accessing in-person care

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Why medical deserts are on the rise—and how patients there are accessing in-person care - The Morning Sun

Lyft Twenty-one percent of adults without access to a vehicle or public transit went without needed medical care in 2022. It's a sobering stat that points at a real problem: Unlike online shopping or dinner delivery, people need to get to health care to actually receive it. This is trickier in regions where essential medical services are hard to reach, often called "medical deserts." In these areas, even routine medical visits can become ordeals…

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