Health Care Access and Use by Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey (2006-09).

Background: Health disparities between American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) and non-Hispanic Whites (NHWs) may be partially explained in terms of health care access and utilization.

Methods: We examined access to and utilization of health care for urban AI/ANs and NHWs in National Health Interview Survey data (2006-09).

Results: Significant disparities exist for urban AI/ANs compared with urban NHWs.