CMS report highlights disparities for Medicare beneficiaries in rural and urban areas

Nov 13, 2024 - 03:21 PM
A black nurse with a smile on her face shares a tablet with a white elderly patient lying in a hospital bed.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 12 released a report on rural and urban disparities in care for Medicare beneficiaries. The report highlights differences in clinical care experiences, including how they vary by race and ethnicity, and historical trends in care quality for rural and urban residents. It also examines trends in health care access and quality.

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