[Healthcare Policy Reforms for the Uninsured and Underinsured]

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Author
Proctor, Sara R.
Subject
Washington and Lee University, Shepherd Poverty Program
Health care reform
Health insurance
Health services accessibility -- Evaluation
Health education
Emergency medical services -- Utilization
Community health services
Medicaid
Medical care, Cost of
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Sara R. Proctor is a member of the Class of 2008 of Washington and Lee University. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] Contemporary means of healthcare for both the uninsured and underinsured lead to insufficient access to medical resources and disproportionately poor health outcomes for both groups. Current obstacles to access include temporal, spatial, and educational impediments in addition to the obvious financial concerns. Consequently, healthcare policy reforms must address all of the current access impediments to remove the harmful consequences of the current, multi-operational system called the healthcare “safety net.” [From Introduction]