Social Determinants of Health: Transportation and the Role of Hospitals

Another relevant study, from American Hospital Association, Social Determinants of Health Series: Transportation and the Role of Hospitals, connects to the conversations of our animations subjects. Here is what the article states: “Each year, 3.6 million people in the United States do not obtain medical care due to transportation issues. Transportation issues include lack of vehicle access, inadequate infrastructure, long distances and lengthy times to reach needed services, transportation costs and adverse policies that affect travel. Transportation challenges affect rural and urban communities.”