Community Survey:
Access to care in Cameron, Centre, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean & Potter Counties
Healthy Me PA surveyed residents of Cameron, Centre, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean & Potter Counties on their experience accessing care. This is what they told us are the most pressing issues in their community.
TOP FINDING: Access to Care Has Not Improved
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say access to health care in their community has worsened or stayed the same over the past 2 years
Delays in Care
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have skipped or delayed medical care in the past year because they could not secure an appointment
Unclear Where to Turn
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do not know where to go or would use a hospital emergency department for a behavioral health crisis
Greatest Challenges Accessing Care
Specialty Care Challenges
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of those seeking specialty health care report long wait times or travel distance as the greatest challenges
Maternal Health Challenges
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of those seeking maternal health care report long wait times or travel distance as the greatest challenges
Primary Care Challenges
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of those seeking primary health care report out-of-pocket or Rx costs as the greatest challenges
Emergency Care Challenges
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of those seeking emergency health care report long wait times or travel distance as the greatest challenges
Behavioral Care Challenges
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of those seeking behavioral health care report out-of-pocket or Rx costs as the greatest challenges
Additional Takeaway
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