Health Care Access and Quality

Health care access and quality refer to the ability of individuals to obtain necessary medical services and the standard of those services. Access involves factors like affordability, availability, and ease of reaching care providers. Quality relates to how effectively care prevents, diagnoses, and treats health conditions, ultimately improving health outcomes. When access is limited or quality is poor, people may experience worse health, delayed treatments, or preventable complications. Ensuring both access and quality means everyone can receive timely, appropriate, and high-standard health care to maintain or improve their health.