Commentary: Allergy Care Access Gaps Hit Medicaid, Rural Patients

In a MedCity News commentary, the author argues that access to allergy diagnosis and care is unequal, with rural patients, Medicaid enrollees, and patients from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups more likely to go undiagnosed, be misdiagnosed, or rely on emergency departments instead of allergist visits. The piece frames this diagnostic gap as a broader health equity issue tied to specialist shortages and access barriers facing underserved populations. No specific policy, funding, or regulatory action is described; the commentary instead highlights disparities as a call to attention for the health care field.

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