Transportation Screening Guide for Physicians

A lack of transportation can impact healthcare access, leading to poorer management of chronic illness— and thus, poorer health outcomes. It can also exacerbate other social determinants of health, such as accessing healthy foods, engaging socially with others and maintaining employment. The good news—you and your care team can help.

Use this guide to understand the health impacts of transportation barriers, and how to screen patients and refer them to resources for support.

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