Create 500 to 700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Discuss a population group that is facing greater challenges and barriers to accessing care in the United States. Include the following in your discussion:
Why does that segment of the U.S. population face greater challenges and barriers to accessing care?
What programs (local, state, or federal), if any, exist today to attempt to provide access to the vulnerable population you are discussing?