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AHA Disparities Toolkit - Visually Impaired Populations
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired present unique health communications needs as they seek to access and act upon health information.
AHA Disparities Toolkit - How To Use The Data
Ultimately, hospitals and other health care organizations need to be responsive to the communities they serve. A first step toward accomplishing this goal is understanding who the community is and working collaboratively to address problems and concerns.
Why Collect Data Using a Uniform Framework
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Collecting the Data: The Nuts and Bolts
Recent implementation of the PPACA now mandates certain standards for data collections in all national population health surveys.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Populations
Effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing is particularly critical in health care where miscommunication may lead to misdiagnosis and improper or delayed treatment.
AHA Disparities - How to Ask the Questions
We recommend that health care organizations/health plans provide a rationale for why they are asking patients/enrollees for information about their demographic and communications background.
Honor, Pride and Opportunities for Greater Health: Turning the Tide in Native American Communities
Native American Heritage Month reminds us about the devastating and disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. It also presents an opportunity to re-focus efforts to help these communities overcome social and economic obstacles to improve overall health.
Disparities Toolkit Consortium Members
David Baker, MD, MPH, FACP
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Why Collect Race, Ethnicity and Primary Language
A clear need exists to document and improve the quality of care provided to vulnerable populations. Data to track these disparities and develop effective programs to reduce and eliminate them is beneficial.
The Case for Health Equity
Health care isn't something else we do, it is at the heart of everything we do. Health care organizations have many compelling reasons for making health equity a top priority. They include opportunities for providing tremendous value to patients, hospitals and the health care delivery system.