Rural Georgia Center Relies on Educators, Electronic Records To Boost Patients’ Health
But some patients still struggle to find specialists.
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But some patients still struggle to find specialists.
Quality is uneven at federally funded clinics that treat millions of poor people.
Experts don't expect the Supreme Court's ruling to alter that course.
Proponents say the policy saves time and money, but critics fear people will be discouraged from seeking emergency room care when they need it.
Hospitals say they are promoting needed services, such as cancer screenings and cholesterol tests, but they often use the data to target patients with private health insurance, which typically pay higher rates than government coverage.
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