Reducing Healthcare Disparities
Apr 15, 2021
April is National Minority Health Month. With COVID-19 having a disproportionate impact in communities of color, emphasis on improving access to vaccines as they become more widely available and eliminating health care inequities is critical.
Mar 9, 2021
For March 2021, some communities are launching the Transgender Month of Action for Healthcare Equality. The month, specifically focused on the health care needs of transgender and gender non-conforming people, aims to address barriers and areas for growth and highlight victories.
Nov 24, 2020
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.
Nov 16, 2020
David Baker, MD, MPH, FACP
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Anne Beal, MD, MPH
Assistant Vice President
The Commonwealth Fund
New York, NY
Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH
Director for Multicultural Education,
Multicultural Affairs Office…
Nov 16, 2020
Roxanne Andrews, PhD
AHRQ
Rockville MD
Dennis Andrulis, PhD
Associate Dean, Director Center for Health Equality
Drexel University School of Public Health
Philadelphia PA
Anne Beal, MD, MPH
Assistant Vice President
The Commonwealth Fund
New York NY
Nov 9, 2020
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…
Oct 9, 2020
Breaking the ice can be complicated! How can hospitals and health systems create trusting environments that make interactions between patients and health care providers more comfortable and inclusive? Join Keith Stinson, RN and emergency department nursing director at Chatham Hospital, serving a…
Sep 16, 2020
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired present unique health communications needs as they seek to access and act upon health information.
Aug 20, 2020
Read the HRET Disparities Toolkit FAQ.
Aug 20, 2020
View more helpful resources for collecting race, ethnicity and language data from patients.