Over 1 in 5 Skip Health Care Due to Transportation Barriers

April 29, 2023

(Axios) – More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults without access to a vehicle or public transportation missed or skipped a medical appointment in the previous year, according to a new study that sheds light on a key social driver of health equity. Why it matters: While telehealth may have reduced transportation barriers for mental health, primary care and some other services, it’s not accessible to all and can’t substitute for in-person care for some medical needs, the Urban Institute researchers wrote. (Read More)