Impact of spatial accessibility to primary care physicians on health care outcomes and costs
Greater spatial accessibility to primary care was linked to reductions in ED visits, ED costs, avoidable ED use, and avoidable hospitalization. The E2SFCA method provides a more accurate tool for identifying underserved regions and can inform equitable allocation of healthcare resources. Telemedicine and mobile services should be expanded to address shortages in remote areas.
Authors
- Yu‐Chi Tung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9031-8749)
- Hsin-Chung Liao
- C Y Hsieh
- Yi-Xiang Weng
Institutions
- National Chung Cheng University (TW)
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Ministry of Health and Welfare (TW)
- National Chengchi University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Health Geographics
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12942-025-00430-w
- Primary Topic
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Science and Technology Council