Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: June 12, 2026
• A recent health equity roundup highlights critical gaps in US healthcare, noting that nonmetropolitan areas have 44.4% fewer patient-facing workers per 10,000 residents than urban centers. • Data from the 2019-2023 American Community Survey reveals a stark imbalance: rural areas house 13.8% of the population but only 8.4% of the healthcare workforce. • Experts emphasize that meeting the WHO goal of reducing hepatitis B mortality by 65% requires increased investment in vaccinations, screenings, and stigma reduction.
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