Approximately three million children miss a healthcare appointment each year because of inadequate access to transit, according to a study from the Children’s Health Fund. A third of those children later visited a hospital emergency room for the condition associated with their missed appointment. According to the Fund, transportation barriers could reduce the gains in children’s healthcare created through expanded insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. [button link=”http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20140224/BLOG/302249991/poor-transportation-could-block-gains-in-pediatric-healthcare#”]read more[/button]
Alabama Communities of Excellence
The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program uses a comprehensive, three-phase approach to assist participating communities in planning and preparing for a more vibrant future.