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Health Disparities in Psoriasis: Geographic Barriers to Access in the United States

Description
Analyzes geographic access to dermatologists among patients with a psoriasis diagnosis and one or more claims for advanced psoriasis therapy, utilizing 2015-2019 STATinMED patient claims data. Compares rural versus urban provider availability by specialty and rates at which patients received local and non-local care.
Author(s)
Lauren Seigel, Sofia Shoaib, Keshia Maughn, et al.
Citation
Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 35(1), 2365820
Date
06/2024
Type
Document
Tagged as
Access · Health conditions · Health workforce supply and demand · Rural-urban differences · Specialty care · Statistics and data