From Coverage to Care: Unpacking Patient Perceptions in Healthcare Access

Yara Hamdi, Niki Jarrett, Mohamed Ziad-M. Said

Socioeconomic status, health literacy, and insurance types significantly impact U.S. healthcare access. Insurance coverage acts as the primary gateway to services. Restrictions vary among plans; HMOs are affordable but restrictive, PPOs offer flexibility at higher costs. A pilot study found PPO holders generally more satisfied than HMO or POS holders.