Access to Health Care and Services

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Better access to health care starts with a geographic approach. GIS solutions help monitor and respond to diverse community needs by combining demographics and location data.

Expand care services with GIS

Increase access to health insurance, mental health services, primary care, and home care—especially in rural areas. With GIS, health plans can ensure covered services across the United States.

Meet network adequacy standards

For compliance and optimal health outcomes, it’s critical that health plan members have equitable access to care.

GIS enables organizations to assess service area accessibility, optimize provider networks, and address gaps in care by integrating demographic, mobility, and social health data.

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Connect people to services

Data is crucial for improving access to care and analyzing the placement of health-related services.

GIS technology helps match health care to population needs, address limited access, provide health organizations with key metrics, and inform and educate patients.

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Ensure universal health coverage

Achieving universal health coverage requires equitable access to essential health services—from prevention and treatment to recovery.

GIS empowers governments and health organizations to expand health-care access where it’s needed most. By integrating geographic and demographic data, GIS supports data-driven policies and targeted interventions that promote both health equity and the long-term sustainability of health-care systems.

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USER STORY

Citywide health initiative improves lives

Rancho Cucamonga, California, uses GIS to make a positive difference in quality of life and improve how the city engages with residents.

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