State of Access to Healthcare in America
Research Finds COVID Pandemic Worsened Health Equity Gap
National survey conducted by the Morehouse School of Medicine and Teva Pharmaceuticals shows intensified impacts among vulnerable populations driven by lack of access to care
About 50% of healthcare consumers say they postponed or canceled healthcare services since the pandemic began
- 64% of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) delayed and/or canceled healthcare services during the pandemic
- 84% of physicians report an increase in new diagnoses of mental health conditions since the pandemic began
- 58% of healthcare consumers say they are likely to use telehealth to see/visit their doctor or healthcare provider after the pandemic
