Access to health care in California state prison population during pandemic

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About The Study: This analysis found that although the California state prison population decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals who remained incarcerated experienced a higher burden of chronic disease and sustained, significant disruptions in referrals for and timely receipt of care.

Authors: Anita Amin, B.S.P.H., of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.1868)

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