Post-Injury General Medical Care Usage for Military Health System Beneficiaries Living in United States Primary Care Deserts and Overseas.

This study examined how Military Health System beneficiaries access general medical care following injuries when they reside in primary care deserts within the U.S. or are stationed overseas. Researchers found that geographic barriers to primary care significantly affect post-injury healthcare utilization patterns among this population. The findings have implications for rehabilitation planning, including physical therapy access, for service members and dependents in underserved or remote locations.

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