Articles
Health Equity, Disparities/Equity of Care, Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Accelerating Health Equity: Moving from Conversation to Action
Now is the time to evaluate how far we have come in closing gaps in health disparities, assess where health care is on the equity journey and take what we’ve learned to strengthen our organizations and communities through collaborative and innovative work — by investing in our neighborhoods and one another.
Disparities/Equity of Care
Recognizing Black History Month and Continuing Our Journey to Equity and Justice
By Joy A. Lewis
February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme – Black Health and Wellness – recognizes medical scholars and health care providers. The theme is especially timely as our nation and health care system continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disparities/Equity of Care, Leadership
Painting the Picture of the State of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Using Data
By Joy A. Lewis
Hospitals and health systems are today in the midst of a rapidly changing health care landscape. It sometimes feels like changes are weekly, if not daily, and the need to be constantly responsive can sometimes compromise the capacity of hospital leaders to be reflective and think about what’s happening on a broader, societal level.
Disparities/Equity of Care, Leadership
Community Partnership Strategies for Accelerating Health Equity
By Joy A. Lewis
Who exactly is a “stakeholder” when it comes to improving health equity?
Disparities/Equity of Care, Inclusion, Workforce Diversity
Blog Post: Looking Ahead: Honoring the Significance of Juneteenth
By Joy A. Lewis
A history-making event that changed the lives of Black Americans more than 150 years ago is now being recognized as a federal holiday. With the stroke of a pen, President Biden signed a bill establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day – commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S..
Workforce Diversity, Inclusion, Disparities/Equity of Care, Board Composition and Selection
Strategy for Success: Improving Diversity and Inclusion at the Board Level
By Joy A. Lewis
Hospitals and health system leaders are committing to increasing diversity and inclusion in the board room.