50% of US military bases in health deserts; DOD seeks to bring back TRICARE users
(NewsNation) — When seeking off-base healthcare, thousands of U.S. troops and their families face significant challenges. An NPR analysis reveals that half of active duty U.S. military bases are within federally designated Healthcare Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA). These HPSAS, also known as “health care deserts,” are geographic areas, populations, or facilities lacking primary, dental, or … Read more
