ABSTRACT
Underserved populations are those who do not have adequate access to health and healthcare. This lack of access can include a wide range of characteristics like geographic location, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity; special needs (e.g., language barriers, disabilities, alienage status, or age); or any other population determined to be underserved. Because this is a global issue affecting millions of people, health informatics professionals have both a professional and personal responsibility to not only be aware of both the challenges and opportunities for underserved populations but also to identify ways to address the disparities.
