Access to Neurology Healthcare Professionals in the United States Among Patients With Epilepsy Using Medicaid: A Retrospective, Observational, Claims-Based Analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to assess access to neurology healthcare professionals among Medicaid patients with epilepsy in the U.S.
• Retrospective analysis of claims data
• Focus on patients with epilepsy using Medicaid
• Assessment of geographical access to healthcare professionals
• Many patients with epilepsy in rural areas lack nearby access to neurology healthcare professionals
• Access issues could hinder optimal care for these patients
• Differences in access were noted between urban and rural settings