The Nebraska Center for Rural Health Research

Uninsurance in Rural America

September 15, 2000

Author: Keith J. Mueller, Ph.D.

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Table of Contents:

Uninsurance in Rural America

Look Into the Eyes of Those We Can't Serve

The Frightening Truth of the Data

Rural Employment More Likely to Trigger Uninsurance

Rural Household Income and Employment: Differences Affect Insurance Status

Implications Directly from the Data

Real Consequences

Real Consequences

Of Particular Concern: Minority Populations

Of Particular Concern: Minority Populations

Of Particular Concern: Minority Populations

Of Particular Concern: Minority Populations

Minority Populations: Special Case of Latinos

Results:

Special Concern: Medicare Beneficiaries

How Do We Respond to the Problem?

Toward a More Effective Response

Toward a More Effective Response

Toward a More Effective Response

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