The Quality & Accessibility of Healthcare: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status

This policy brief will analyze the multifaceted role of socioeconomic status (SES) in the accessibility and quality of healthcare received. The analysis will assess tried and current policies to reduce the health inequity caused by a lower SES. It will also analyze SES and suggest further policy interventions to promote the quality and accessibility of healthcare.

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July 3, 2024

Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Acknowledgment

The Institute for Youth in Policy wishes to acknowledge Paul Kramer, Carlos Bindert, Gwen Singer, and other contributors for developing and maintaining the Programming Department within the Institute.

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Krithik Elango

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