Access to Health Services

From 2011 to 2015, the cancer incidence rates and cancer mortality rates in New Hampshire and Vermont exceeded the national average. In addition, cancer death rates in rural areas are higher than in urban areas, with barriers such as a lack of broadband internet connectivity and a lower…

These social media toolkits, available in English and Spanish, provides sample posts and graphics to share the first-ever national survey of underrepresented rare disease patients and caregivers. This survey hopes to better understand their unique perspectives and experiences in accessing and…

Following extensive partner input, adjustments were made to DC Medicaid chemotherapy reimbursement rates, resulting in an expanded provider network and increased access for Medicaid patients.

This blog post addresses state and federal legislation that affects the ability of healthcare providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.

During this webinar, researchers from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center described rural/urban differences in health and access to healthcare, including differences in self-rated health, chronic conditions, and mental health outcomes.

Expert panelists share ways to be more proactive with breast cancer screening, in interaction with healthcare providers, and in sharing breast cancer stories.

This annual report tracks federal, state, and local investment in public health and how underinvestment in public health programs hobbled the COVID-19 response, exacerbates health inequities, and continues to put Americans' lives and livelihoods at risk.

This webinar provides an overview of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable market research findings, and information about: identifying barriers to CRC screening, understanding preferred and trusted sources for receiving healthcare information, and learning which research-tested messages could…

Watch this webinar recording to hear a conversation about engaging Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NH/PI) participants and community-based organizations in increasing positive health-seeking behaviors through providing culturally sensitive education for tobacco and…

“Cancer Screening Prevalence and Associated Factors Among US Adults” is a special collection of 11 articles that look at cancer screening trends, what influences cancer screening participation, and public health practices that help increase screening in specific populations.