The poorest will suffer. Safety-net health clinics cut services amid coronavirus epidemic
Thousands of health clinics serving the nation’s poorest residents face closure and cutbacks amid the sweeping coronavirus pandemic, a trend that could imperil hard-hit communities long after the disease is contained.One in 11 Americans — about 31 million people — depend on safety-net health clinics for care not otherwise available because they have no health insurance, live in isolated areas, speak no English, or experience homelessness. These clinics include […]
