The hunt for equitable healthcare takes center stage as researchers uncover disparities in access to high-volume parathyroid surgeons in the US. Analysis of 2019 Medicare data reveals a skewed distribution, with 445 identified surgeons mostly concentrated in metropolitan areas. Shockingly, disadvantaged neighborhoods face longer distances to these specialists, potentially impacting treatment outcomes for hyperparathyroidism patients. The call to action echoes: bridge the accessibility gap by regionalizing high-volume services and alleviating travel burdens, ensuring healthcare reaches all corners.
Journal Article by Wright K, Squires S (…) Seib CD et 4 al. in BMC Surg
Published by Elsevier Inc.