Vulnerability Index Approach to Identify Pharmacy Deserts and Keystone Pharmacies
In this cross-sectional study of pharmacy access in the US, significant disparities in pharmacy access were identified, especially pronounced in small rural areas. Targeted policy interventions, such as incremental reimbursement rates or other monetary incentives, are needed to ensure the financial sustainability of pharmacies that serve as the sole source of pharmacy services in at-risk areas.
Authors
- Inmaculada Hernandez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0118-4986)
- Shangbin Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2088-2891)
- Lucas A. Berenbrok (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9479-8209)
- Peter A. Kahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5650-4553)
- Walter S. Mathis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1341-2963)
- Giovanni Appolon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9766-341X)
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- Yale University (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Human Longevity (United States) (US)
- University of Montana (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2025-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.0715
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.24