Where do uninsured patients go? The paradox of collaborative network dynamics in interhospital transfers

Key Points

• Interhospital transfers uncover significant patterns of patient flow among uninsured individuals, impacting healthcare access.
• The analysis shows that uninsured patients navigate complex collaborative networks, revealing potential access barriers.
• Observational analysis of transfers among hospitals examines the dynamics influencing uninsured patient movement.
• These findings highlight pressing challenges in healthcare access for uninsured patients, suggesting the need for targeted interventions.