Assessing the need for improved access to rheumatology care: a survey of Massachusetts community health center medical directors.

Objective: Access to rheumatology care can expedite diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and reduce disparities. We surveyed community health center (CHC) medical directors to evaluate rheumatology care in underserved areas and potential strategies for improvement.

Methods: We identified 77 Massachusetts CHCs that provide adult medical services and sent a 40-item survey to their physician medical directors.