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The article "Geographic Disparities in Availability of Hospital-Based Cardiac Services Across the United States" published in Circulation highlights the significant differences in access to cardiac services in the US, particularly disadvantaging rural areas and the southern region. The study found that rural counties had higher odds of lacking essential cardiac services compared to urban areas, with regional disparities also playing a significant role. The lack of cardiac services in rural areas contributes to elevated coronary heart disease mortality rates, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions and policy support to improve access to care in these underserved communities. [Extracted from the article]