From monetary costs to physical proximity, receiving health care in the rural Ozarks – and beyond – can be challenging.
In southwest Missouri, Dr. John Lorette explained to me how he is working to make it easier for people to cope with those realities. In 2018, the retired emergency physician founded Volunteers in Medicine Christian County, a nonprofit that cares for uninsured individuals who are ...
By using the story of Dr. Loretta Schafer and the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, the article highlights the fragility of rural healthcare systems and the potential consequences of changes to Medicaid and the Healthcare Marketplace. The piece employs a balanced approach, acknowledging both the potential benefits of increased patient load for grassroots organizations like Volunteers in Medicine Clinic and the concerns about loss of coverage for tens of thousands of Missourians.
The article also ra...