How does healthcare in rural America really differ from care in the cities? It’s far more complex than making house calls and knowing every patient by name.
On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Steven Furr of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) draws on more than 40 years of experience practicing rural medicine. He shares what makes rural populations unique, how tightly woven rural health systems truly are, and the everyday challenge of balancing the best prescription medications with what patients can realistically afford.
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Read the transcript:
Kristein Meinzer: This is “Health Matters,” a podcast from Mayo Clinic where we discuss the latest medical advice, news, and research to help you live a happier and healthier life.
My name is Kristen Meinzer. I’m a writer and journalist, and in this episode, we’re talking about rural health.
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