New Medicare analysis study reveals critical gaps and disparities in access to Parkinson’s disease care

A new study has identified critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the U.S., including disparities affecting women, people of color (those who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American), and residents of rural areas. Published in the scientific journal npj Parkinson’s Disease, the peer-reviewed analysis utilizes 2019 U.S. Medicare data to examine demographics, service utilization patterns, and disparities in care access for people living with PD.