Which of the following are the most important factors in reducing disparities in health outcomes between different cultural groups? (Select all that apply.)
a. A strong family structure
b. Access to a health care provider
c. Access to transportation
d. Health care insurance
e. Having ongoing employment
f.
Owning one's own home
ANS: B, D
Disparities in health care can be reduced or even eliminated when adults have health care insurance and a medical home defined as a setting that provides patients with timely, well-organized care and enhanced access to providers. According to the Commonwealth Fund (2007), when adults have insurance and a medical home, "their access to needed care, receipt of routine preventive screenings, and management of chronic conditions improve substantially." Thus, having a strong family structure, access to transportation, ongoing employment, and owning one's own home are not nearly as important as having health insurance and a medical home.
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