University of Houston

Medical economics

Poverty, racism and the public health crisis in America

Although extreme poverty in the United States is low by global standards, the U.S. has the worst index of health and social problems as a function of income inequality. In a newly published article, Bettina Beech, clinical ...

Medical economics

'Powerful new model' to engage underserved patients

Poverty, mental health and the fragmented structure of health care systems are some factors keeping many Americans from receiving appropriate health care, resulting in significant health disparities that increase costs for ...

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