Providing Orthopaedic Care to Vulnerably Underserved Patients: AOA Critical Issues

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of Americans with health insurance. However, a substantial portion of the population is still considered underserved, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, and those who are enrolled in Medicaid. The patients frequently fa...

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Published in:	Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Vol. 104; no. 19; p. e84
Main Authors:	Handcox, Jordan E., Saucedo, James M., Rose, Ryan A., Corley, Fred G., Brady, Christina I.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc 05-10-2022
Subjects:	Health Services Accessibility Humans Insurance Coverage Insurance, Health Medicaid Medically Uninsured Orthopedics Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act United States Vulnerable Populations United States
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Summary:	Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of Americans with health insurance. However, a substantial portion of the population is still considered underserved, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, and those who are enrolled in Medicaid. The patients frequently face substantial access-to-care issues. Many underlying social determinants of health impact this vulnerable, underserved population, and surgeons must understand the nuances of caring for the underserved. There are numerous opportunities to engage with this population, and providing care to the indigent can be rewarding for both the vulnerably underserved patient and their surgeon.
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ISSN:	0021-9355 1535-1386
DOI:	10.2106/JBJS.21.01349