underserved
adjective
un·der·served
ˌən-dər-ˈsərvd 
: provided with inadequate service
… they then went on to practice among patients who had been previously underserved.—
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Bradford said the funding could come from an existing insurance department program aimed at increasing insurance industry investments in underserved communities, as well as from public-private partnerships.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Because states are not obligated to cover fully mental health and substance use treatments under Medicaid, these cuts will negatively impact underserved populations, including low-income and rural communities.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
These include stand-alone solar kits that provide direct access to power, helping bridge electricity gaps in remote and underserved areas.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
An oversight commission formed to ensure fiscal responsibility and due diligence with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ $5 billion neighborhood revitalization plan agreed there is a critical need to invest in underserved areas of the city.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Because states are not obligated to cover fully mental health and substance use treatments under Medicaid, these cuts will negatively impact underserved populations, including low-income and rural communities.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
These include stand-alone solar kits that provide direct access to power, helping bridge electricity gaps in remote and underserved areas.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
An oversight commission formed to ensure fiscal responsibility and due diligence with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ $5 billion neighborhood revitalization plan agreed there is a critical need to invest in underserved areas of the city.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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