A person's health and wellness is directly linked to their social and economic environment. According to research conducted by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, just 20% percent of health can be attributed to medical care. While 40% is directly linked to social and economic factors – like housing status, access to healthy food, access to education and access to non emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Importantly, transportation is an economic and social factor that impacts people’s daily lives. Transportation barriers can affect a person’s access to health care services
by: Kris Lyon
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