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New medicare analysis study reveals critical gaps and disparities in access to Parkinson’s disease care

Only 9% of people with Parkinson’s disease receive care from movement disorder specialists

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Parkinson's Foundation

Infographic: Study Finds Critical Gaps and Disparities in Access to Parkinson's Care

image: Parkinson's Foundation study identifies gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), utilizing 2019 U.S. Medicare data. This data represents 90% of people living with PD in the U.S., making it the most timely and comprehensive study of those with PD. view more 

Credit: Parkinson's Foundation

Journal

npj Parkinson s Disease

DOI

10.1038/s41531-023-00523-y

Method of Research

Data/statistical analysis

Subject of Research

People

Article Title

Care access and utilization among medicare beneficiaries living with Parkinson’s disease

Article Publication Date

10-Jul-2023

COI Statement

None.

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