Equity in Rural Health and Health Care

  • Lu Ann Aday
  • Beth E. Quill
  • Cielito C. Reyes-Gibby
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Abstract

This chapter assesses the equity of rural health and health care delivery. It presents a conceptual framework and normative and empirical criteria for measuring equity; reviews major federal and state policy initiatives to enhance equity; assembles current evidence regarding the extent to which equity has actually been achieved; and presents alternative models of rural health care programs and policy for enhancing equity.

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Emergency Medical Service Urban Resident Rural Resident Community Health Center Rural Health 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Lu Ann Aday
    • 1
  • Beth E. Quill
    • 1
  • Cielito C. Reyes-Gibby
    • 1
  1. 1.University of Texas School of Public HealthHoustonUSA

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