Comparing Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Machine Accessibility Among Urban and Rural County Hospitals in Wisconsin
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Description
Examines radiologic services in hospitals and disparities in access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) machines in rural versus urban Wisconsin hospitals. Provides data on rural and urban counties in Wisconsin, including population, county square miles, available MRI and CT machines, and person to MRI/CT ratios. Includes maps showing county-level access to radiologic services as well as comparisons across Wisconsin's rural and urban counties, all Wisconsin counties, and all U.S. counties.
Author(s)
Benjamin Burdorf, William MacDonald, Pravallika Kesarla, Samantha Burdorf
Citation
Wisconsin Medical Journal, 124(3), 243-248
Date
2025
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· County-by-county data
· Health disparities
· Hospitals
· Rural-urban differences
· Specialty care
· Technology for health and human services
· Wisconsin