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Transportation and the Role of Hospitals

November, 2017

Regardless of insurance status, 4 percent of children (approximately 3 million) in the U.S. miss a health care appointment each year due to unavailable transportation; this includes 9 percent of children in families with incomes of less than $50 000.

Author

American Hospital Association

Transportation and the Role of Hospitals

November, 2017

Social determinants of health, including lack of access to transportation, are responsible for 40% of factors contributing to health.

Author

American Hospital Association