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Rural health disparities widen for MA enrollees: 4 takeaways

Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

"New CMS report reveals widening health disparities among Medicare Advantage patients in rural areas in 2023. Findings show growing gap in care quality and impr

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Telehealth is falling short among Medicaid recipients, study says

Association of Health Care Journalists

While telehealth is expanding access to substance use disorder treatment in rural areas, a new study suggests that it’s failing to adequately serve Medicaid beneficiaries, as they are less likely than the privately insured to access substance use disorder treatment.