Jon Tilburt, John Fasolino, Atul Jain, Nathan Delafield, Barb Thomley, Justin Anderson, Elizabeth Burden, Cynthia Heus, Jamie Leybeck, Janice Jones, Adam Van Hyfte, Don Northfelt, Paola Scarberry, Steven Ressler
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Abstract
This report describes a practice evaluation initiative aimed at improving access to tertiary referral care for American Indian and Alaska Native patients. It outlines challenges related to insurance coverage, electronic systems, and related logistical issues. Conversations with local tribal health leaders yielded future education and service collaboration opportunities.
期刊介绍:
The journal has as its goal the dissemination of information on the health of, and health care for, low income and other medically underserved communities to health care practitioners, policy makers, and community leaders who are in a position to effect meaningful change. Issues dealt with include access to, quality of, and cost of health care.