Shamar Young

Jan 12, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Shamar Young |Robert Pearl |Martin Lustick |Michael Poku

Imagine two patients are diagnosed with liver cancer on the same day. Both have similar tumors and overall health. The only difference? Their zip codes. While we’d like to believe that all patients in the United States receive standardized care regardless of location, the reality is far more complex. Where a patient lives—and more specifically, which health care system they can access—may fundamentally alter their treatment options and outcomes.