January, 2006
Those who fall into the target population of 3.6 million who miss or delay care due to lack of transportation possess distinct characteristics that separate them from the rest of the U.S. population, and these are explained in detail in the earlier paper (1) and a TCRP report stemming from this project (2). In short, […]
January, 2005
In one study, patients living more than 20 miles from the site of care were twice as likely to miss scheduled appointments as were those living closer.
January, 2005
Examining one rural county, Walker found that 40% of patients missed medical appointments and 28% could not get to a pharmacy because of transportation barriers.
January, 2005
Only 14% of rural elderly people have transit service available within 0.5 mi of their residences.
January, 2005
40% of rural counties have no public transportation.