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Why Racial Inequities Still Persist in Health Care - The …

(7 days ago) WEB“The topics of racial and ethnic disparities and inequities in medicine and health care are of critical importance,” Dr. Phil B. Fontanarosa, interim editor in chief of JAMA, said in a statement.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/health/racial-disparities-health-care.html

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Racial and ethnic health disparities are pervasive in the US - CNN

(1 days ago) WEBEvery day that goes by without equitable health care, better programs, and new policies, the US records more unnecessary deaths, especially from diseases that are …

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/03/health/racial-disparities-widespread-us-mortality/index.html

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Black Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office - NPR

(8 days ago) WEBThe good news is that, among those that had sought health care in the past three years, people reported having positive and respectful interactions with their health …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/05/1217148407/black-americans-racism-health-care

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The 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: We …

(9 days ago) WEBOral health: Approximately one in seven people were unable to get or delayed getting needed dental care due to cost in 2019, a rate far higher than the percentage of people …

https://www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/2022-national-healthcare-disparities-report.html

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WHO releases the largest global collection of health inequality data

(9 days ago) WEBToday, WHO is launching the Health Inequality Data Repository, the most comprehensive global collection of publicly available disaggregated data and evidence …

https://www.who.int/news/item/20-04-2023-who-releases-the-largest-global-collection-of-health-inequality-data

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COVID-19 pandemic highlights U.S. health inequities News

(8 days ago) WEBPreliminary data has shown that African Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than whites, even though they make up a smaller percentage of the population. …

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/covid-19-pandemic-highlights-longstanding-health-inequities-in-u-s/

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Health Inequity and Racism Affects Patients and Health …

(4 days ago) WEBAdvisor Analysis. Covid-19 is taking a toll on health care organizations’ ability to provide equitable access to care, revealing that much work needs to be done to overcome disparities in care, according …

https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.21.0033

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Addressing Health Inequity by Turning Data Into Action - U.S.

(4 days ago) WEBApril 7, 2022, at 12:27 p.m. Turning Data to Action to Curb Health Inequities. More. Getty Stock Images. An example of the data collected by CVS showed that people dealing …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-04-07/addressing-health-inequity-by-turning-data-into-action

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2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report

(4 days ago) WEBIntroduction. The National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report assesses the performance of our healthcare system and identifies areas of strengths and …

https://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhqdr21/index.html

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The inequality of women in global health was made worse by the …

(4 days ago) WEBThe pandemic made it worse. Women health workers lost ground on equality during the pandemic, according to a new report from Women in Global Health. …

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/03/24/1163658781/women-were-already-unequal-in-the-world-of-global-health-the-pandemic-made-it-wo

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The effects of racial and social inequality on health care

(8 days ago) WEBThe effects of racial and social inequality on health care. By Washington Post Live. June 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Rachel L. Levine and top experts join Washington Post Live …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2023/06/29/effects-racial-social-inequality-health-care/

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Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and …

(9 days ago) WEBA health care disparity typically refers to differences between groups in health insurance coverage, affordability, access to and use of care, and quality of care. …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/disparities-in-health-and-health-care-5-key-question-and-answers/

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What drives health care inequality and solutions Fortune Well

(6 days ago) WEBThe lack of diversity in health care is driving inequality—and leading to troubling results for many patients. We discuss the root of the problem. 'The rich get …

https://fortune.com/well/2023/04/26/brainstorm-health-healthcare-inequality/

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DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE - 2021 National Healthcare Quality …

(5 days ago) WEBA healthcare disparity is a difference between population groups in the way they access, experience, and receive healthcare. Factors that influence healthcare disparities …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578532/

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WHO report reveals gender inequalities at the root of global crisis …

(2 days ago) WEBThe report outlines underinvestment in health systems results in a vicious cycle of unpaid health and care work, lowering women’s participation in paid labour …

https://www.who.int/news/item/13-03-2024-who-report-reveals-gender-inequalities-at-the-root-of-global-crisis-in-health-and-care-work

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What is health inequity? - Medical News Today

(7 days ago) WEBSummary. Health inequity refers to avoidable differences in health between different groups of people. Examples of health inequity include lower life expectancy, …

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/health-inequity

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Health inequities and their causes - World Health Organization …

(9 days ago) WEBHealth inequities are unfair and could be reduced by the right mix of government policies. Every day 16 000 children die before their fifth birthday. Maternal …

https://www.who.int/news-room/facts-in-pictures/detail/health-inequities-and-their-causes

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What the Data Show: Black Women Report More Pervasive …

(Just Now) WEBKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/press-release/what-the-data-show-black-women-report-more-pervasive-negative-experiences-in-health-care-compared-to-other-groups/

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North Jersey hospital first in the nation to get equity certification

(6 days ago) WEBHackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in the nation to receive certification for its commitment to addressing these issues and improving health …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/hackensack/2023/09/01/hackensack-university-medical-center-equity-certified-nj-hospital/70717178007/

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Review reveals 'vast' ethnic inequalities in NHS services - BBC News

(2 days ago) WEBReview reveals 'vast' ethnic inequalities in NHS services. 14 February 2022. PA Media. Critical action is needed to address "vast and persistent" ethnic inequalities in …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60375928

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the Task Force on Health …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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Why Health Care Leaders Are Sounding an Alarm About the …

(1 days ago) WEBGurman is the co-author of a bipartisan letter recently released to the public about the likely dire U.S. health consequences if Trump wins another term. The letter is …

https://capitalandmain.com/why-health-care-leaders-are-sounding-an-alarm-about-the-danger-of-a-trump-presidency

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Equitable opportunity for transplants: Experts provide disparity

(5 days ago) WEBAn Expert Insight, published in the journal Transplantation, highlights health equity, disparity and inequality in organ transplantation along the continuum of care …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-equitable-opportunity-transplants-experts-disparity.html

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32 NJ hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

(Just Now) WEBThirty-two hospitals in New Jersey were named 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the third-most in the …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/08/nj-hospitals-cited-lgbtq-equality-standards/73602550007/

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California's Medicaid experiment, CalAIM, leans on nonprofits to …

(1 days ago) WEBFor instance, L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest Medi-Cal insurer in California, has given $66 million to community organizations for hiring and other CalAIM needs, …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/14/1251004146/california-medicaid-experiment-calaim-medi-cal-nonprofits

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Public health expert lambasts UK government as fund to tackle

(7 days ago) WEBOne of the UK’s leading public health experts has attacked the Conservative government’s record on health inequality, expressing hope that the next government …

https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/article/2024/may/14/michael-marmot-legal-general-public-health-fund-inequality

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NJ hospitals: Bergen New Bridge earns an A for safety

(2 days ago) WEB0:00. 2:36. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus was one of 30 New Jersey hospitals to earn a top grade in the semiannual hospital safety ratings …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2021/11/11/nj-hospitals-bergen-new-bridge-earns-safety/6378178001/

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Needs, gaps and opportunities for standard and e-mental health …

(3 days ago) WEBNeeds, gaps and opportunities for standard and e-mental health care among at-risk populations in the Asia Pacific in the context of COVID-19: A rapid scoping …

https://globalhealth.usc.edu/2024/05/12/needs-gaps-and-opportunities-for-standard-and-e-mental-health-care-among-at-risk-populations-in-the-asia-pacific-in-the-context-of-covid-19-a-rapid-scoping-review/

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Private equity in health care: three takeaways going forward

(9 days ago) WEBThese same agencies also held a Private Capital, Public Impact Workshop on Private Equity in Healthcare ("Workshop"), also on March 5, 2024, detailing many …

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/private-equity-health-care-three-takeaways-going-forward-2024-05-09/

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A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics …

(6 days ago) WEBDr. Cedric Sihlangu, general secretary of the South African Medical Association Trade Union, said it has long advocated for reforms that “significantly …

https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-health-law-elections-w79787

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Socio-economic inequalities drive antimicrobial resistance risks.

(6 days ago) WEBThe economic consequences of antimicrobial resistance for individuals, health systems and society are also considerable. Individuals who contract antimicrobial …

https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/news/item/15-05-2024-socio-economic-inequalities-drive-antimicrobial-resistance-risks.-here-s-how-to-curb-it

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A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics …

(3 days ago) WEBAccording to Ramaphosa, the aim of the National Health Insurance is to provide access to quality health care for all and integrate the health system. “In its …

https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-health-law-elections-e1e15892eaa6efa51cc1bf14959d3453

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Mass. health leaders concerned about effects of Steward - WBUR

(4 days ago) WEBWorkers describe unpaid bills, delayed care and anxiety at Mass. Steward hospitals; The 3rd-largest Mass. hospital system is in bankruptcy. Here’s what you need …

https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/15/massachusetts-health-care-steward-care-concerns

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Ontario Health Coalition plans May 30 march to protect free, fair

(7 days ago) WEBAlanna Kong, research and campaign coordinator at OHC, said these protests and marches aid in bringing attention to inequalities and injustice within the Ontario …

https://humbernews.ca/2024/05/ontario-health-coalition-plans-may-30-march-to-protect-free-fair-health-care/

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Patients with private insurance can face higher health costs

(8 days ago) WEBBrian Briscombe, a health care cost analyst at Rand Corp. who led the report, said the high prices charged to private insurers mean patients will also end up paying …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/private-insurers-patients-can-face-higher-health-costs-hospitals-rcna151951

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