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What barriers do Americans face in accessing care? The Center uncovers restrictions to access and how they affect Americans' ability to get timely, appropriate healthcare.
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A medical professional is a licensed individual trained to diagnose, treat, and care for patients’ health needs, such as doctors, nurses, and physicians' assistants. If you needed healthcare right now, would you be able to access…?
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