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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.

Spotlight Feature: Diabetes education through a health equity lens

Erika Davis, manager of Community Health at Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Southland Region, discusses the programs’ goals for helping patients in surrounding communities.

Addressing Health Care Disparities through Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) Data

Addressing Health Care Disparities through Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) Data

Fostering an equitable, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ health

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This tradition started back in 1969 with the Stonewall Riots – a series of demonstrations that were brought on by the continued mistreatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in New York City.

Addressing Inequities, Multiple Barriers Impacting Health Outcomes

Helping patients control and manage their diabetes was the goal of a new program launched by UI Health’s Mile Square Health Center, near the University of Illinois at Chicago. The first step was to identify patients who should be targeted for an intervention and then provide the resources and supports needed to keep their diabetes in check while improving their overall health.

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.

Spotlight Feature: Identifying and Eliminating Racial Disparities in Maternal and Child Health

In this month’s Spotlight Feature interview, Kari Beth Watts, D.O. at UnityPoint Health, elaborates about the program’s roots and goals to improve overall maternal and child health.

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.

Disparities Toolkit Consortium Members

David Baker, MD, MPH, FACP Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine

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.