Barriers and Opportunities to Improve Healthcare Access for Uninsured Patients at a Student-Run Free Clinic in New Haven, Connecticut.

Hospital FAPs and Medicaid provide important access to care for uninsured patients, but are not without barriers and should not be viewed as the only solution. Improving hospital FAP access involves assessing eligibility at presentation, extending approval duration, and advocating for more funding. Addressing these barriers can advance equitable care for all.