Pennsylvania Report Addresses Rural Oral Health Access Issues

lad3 February 2, 2023

The Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) released a report that analyzed the state of dentistry in rural Pennsylvania and found that the state has a growing problem with access to dental care. To combat those trends and problems, the report suggests some financial changes, as well as expanding technological use.

PCOH was excited to assist the LBFC on this report as the lead stakeholder.

Click here to download the report.

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Categories: My Healthy Pennsylvania, Rural Health PA

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