Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Community Resource Elements Availability, Affordability...

• Many practices, particularly those in rural and low income areas, reported a scarcity of community resources
• When resources did exist in communities, they were often not affordable
  • "A barrier for counseling is patients affording it—many would be interested in group visits if free, reason for interest in the study..."
  • "Currently they will refer to some nutritionists, but sporadic and dependant on what insurance will cover, more often for diabetic patients"