In this episode, talk to and toast Maura, who is increasing access to health care through advocating for kids with special needs and creating the Minnesota Vaccine Hunters group that helped thousands of people get connected with vaccines.
One of the five SDoH is access to quality healthcare; many Americans do not have access to health care services. 1 in 10 people in the United States don’t have health insurance, and without health insurance, people are less likely to be able to afford necessary healthcare services and medications for treatment for chronic illnesses and preventative care such as cancer screenings and immunizations. Many people do not have a primary care provider to manage their health throughout their life, including continuity of care, early detection of serious health issues, disease prevention, health maintenance, and even time and cost savings.
