> Do we have worse health outcomes after controlling for the health-related demographics of our population? Health outcomes in the U.S. do track socioeconomic

> Do we have worse health outcomes after controlling for the health-related demographics of our population? Health outcomes in the U.S. do track socioeconomic and regional factors. But should the system not meet the needs of whomever walks through the clinic door? I mean, some of the difference is not just the direct effects of poverty or social disadvantage on physiologic parameters but also on access to healthcare itself. We can control for socioeconomic factors and make the data look better but it doesn’t entirely exculpate the system which makes it incredibly difficult to get state-of-the-art care if you haven’t got ample resources to gain access.