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Home Page - Office of Minority Health (OMH)

(1 days ago) WEBThe Health Equity Link is a monthly newsletter for public health, health care and service professionals, and consumers highlighting news, campaigns, events, and programs of interest. The Office of Minority Health Resource Center online library …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/

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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

(6 days ago) WEBScience Collaborative for Health disparities and Artificial intelligence bias Reduction. An innovative cloud computing platform where you can: Access and link population, behavioral, and social determinants of health datasets. Obtain cloud ready-to-use data analysis tools and training. Join multi-disciplinary, multi-career levels research

https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/

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Achieving Racial and Ethnic Equity in U.S. Health Care

(8 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Profound racial and ethnic disparities in health and well-being have long been the norm in the United States. Black and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) people live fewer years, on average, than white people. 1 They are also more likely to die from treatable conditions; more likely to die during or after pregnancy and to suffer …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/scorecard/2021/nov/achieving-racial-ethnic-equity-us-health-care-state-performance

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Minority Health and Health Disparities Research National …

(8 days ago) WEBNIH is committed to: 1. Improving minority health and reducing health disparities. 2. Removing the barriers to advancing health disparities research. Health disparities are preventable differences in health status and outcomes that adversely affect certain populations. Research on health disparities examines the influence of …

https://www.nih.gov/ending-structural-racism/minority-health-health-disparities-research

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New Health Equity Scorecard: State-by-State Scorecard of Racial …

(1 days ago) WEBIndicators were grouped into three performance domains: health outcomes, health care access, and quality and use of health care services. For each of the 24 indicators, the researchers calculated a standardized score for each state/population group with sufficient data (e.g., Latinx/Hispanic individuals in Texas).

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/press-release/2021/new-health-equity-scorecard-state-state-scorecard-racial-and-ethnic-disparities

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Department of Health Minority and Multicultural Health

(1 days ago) WEBOne of the nation’s most diverse states, New Jersey is home to people from many cultures, races and ethnic groups. The Office of Minority and Multicultural Health is committed to helping people in these diverse communities live longer, healthier lives and to leading the effort to reduce – and eventually eliminate – health disparities in

https://www.nj.gov/health/ommh/

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Minority Health & Health Disparities NIAID: National Institute of

(2 days ago) WEBMinority Health & Health Disparities. Health disparities are gaps in the quality of health and health care that mirror differences in socioeconomic status, racial and ethnic background, and education level. These disparities may stem from many factors, including accessibility of health care, increased risk of disease from occupational exposure

https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/minority-health-disparities

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Office of Minority Health Resource Center

(9 days ago) WEBThe Resource Center offers a variety of information resources, including access to online document collections, database and funding searches, and customized responses to requests for information. The Resource Center is available Monday through Friday 9am-5pm EST. Call Toll Free: 1-800-444-6472. Email: [email protected].

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/office-minority-health-resource-center

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Exploring health care disparities in minority populations

(4 days ago) WEBApril 30, 2021. In recognition of National Minority Health Month, a number of Mayo Clinic experts participated in a virtual Mayo Clinic media briefing to discuss health care disparities that affect racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S. The experts addressed health education, early detection and control of disease complications.

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exploring-health-care-disparities-in-minority-populations/

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CMS Office of Minority Health CMS - Centers for Medicare

(Just Now) WEBThis funding opportunity allows CMS to support research that contributes to improved health outcomes for minority populations. If you’re a health equity researcher at an eligible minority-serving institution, you can receive up to $255,000 in funding. To apply, visit grants.gov and submit your application by 6/3/2024. Learn more.

https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/minority-health

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Structural Racism In Historical And Modern US Health Care Policy

(Just Now) WEBStructural racism operates through laws and policies that allocate resources in ways that disempower and devalue members of racial and ethnic minority groups, resulting in inequitable access to

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01466

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Key Data on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity

(6 days ago) WEBThe BRFSS survey measures eleven types of ACEs among adults. As of 2021, AIAN (31%), Black (22%) and Hispanic (22%) adults were more likely than White (19%) adults to have experienced four or more

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/report/key-data-on-health-and-health-care-by-race-and-ethnicity/

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How to Combat Disparities in Healthcare for Minority Populations

(9 days ago) WEBA deeper intake interview can sometimes prevent missed data or symptoms later. Research shows that respect and empathy from care providers are linked to better overall care and outcomes. Minority groups often experience huge disparities in quality of and access to healthcare. This guide covers the measures that can be taken to limit or …

https://www.edumed.org/resources/combating-disparities-in-healthcare/

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Health Inequity and Racism Affects Patients and Health Care …

(4 days ago) WEBAnchor institutions regularly review whether their employees are paid a living wage, have access to affordable child care, and are given sick leave; if contracts and business agreements include minority-owned businesses; and if there is diverse representation in leadership and the boardroom. NEJM Catalyst surveyed health …

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

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About - Minority Health Initiative

(8 days ago) WEBWe’re working to make healthcare better for all without racial healthcare bias. We spread awareness for our cause, offer programs and services to our community, fund innovative initiatives and advocate for change. “Our focus has and will always be improving health care for individuals who have historically faced biases based on race and ethnicity. CEO

https://www.minorityhealthi.org/about/

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Minority Health Initiative Promoting Health Equity

(2 days ago) WEBOur mission at Minority Health Initiative is to catalyze positive change in the landscape of clinical research and healthcare by fostering diversity and inclusion. Everyone deserves to seek medical care and participate in clinical trials without implicit biases and subpar care. Explore Our Mission.

https://www.minorityhealthi.org/

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History of the Minority Health Institute – Minority Health Institute

(7 days ago) WEBThe Minority Health Institute (MHI) was founded in 1985 by Dr. Richard Allen Williams, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FACP, and incorporated in the State of California in 1987 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the elimination of healthcare disparities. MHI was granted 501 (c) (3) status as a charitable institution by the Internal Revenue Service in 1989.

https://mhinst.org/history/

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Race, Healthcare, and Health Disparities: A Critical Review and

(4 days ago) WEBINTRODUCTION. Social determinants of health (SDoH) as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are the conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play that are determined by the distribution of money, power, and resources and that affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes. …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10527840/

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Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Prevention (OMH …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Prevention (OMH-HDP) works with individuals, communities, government, and public/private partners. Our goal is to ensure high quality, affordable and accessible health care for all New Yorkers. We are a resource for all of New York State and ultimately want to reach every resident.

https://www.health.ny.gov/community/minority/

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Large racial disparities in health outcomes remain in NJ - Bergen …

(6 days ago) WEBMeanwhile, a report released this month by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute showed that many hospitals that serve predominantly minority communities received lower grades for patient

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/05/16/large-racial-disparities-in-health-outcomes-remain-in-nj-maternal-care-covid/70183496007/

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NJ Department of Health

(3 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health oversees all aspects of public health services. It is responsible for oversight of health care institutions, hospital financing, public health and environmental laboratory services, senior services, health care policy and research, minority and multi-cultural health and preparedness for and response to all health …

https://www.nj.gov/cgi-bin/health/localhealth/selectcounty.pl?countychoice=02Bergen

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When doctors can't take real breaks from work, the health care …

(9 days ago) WEBBut apparently, being a doctor who doesn't work on vacation puts me squarely in the minority of U.S. physicians. Research published in JAMA Network Open this year set out to quantify exactly how

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/04/1247608167/doctors-physicians-pto-vacation-struggle-breaks-burnout

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WEBA cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an Ascension spokesperson told CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Patients with private insurance can face higher health costs at …

(8 days ago) WEBThe new findings were based on an analysis of health insurance claims data from more than 4,000 hospitals in 49 states and Washington, D.C., from 2020 through 2022. It included both inpatient and

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

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Steward Health Care Resources Mass.gov

(3 days ago) WEBCommonwealth’s Steward Health Care Call Center If you have questions that are not addressed on this webpage, you can call the Commonwealth’s dedicated Steward Health Care call center at (617) 468-2189, or toll-free at (833) 305-2070. The call center is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. E.T. (excluding Massachusetts …

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/steward-health-care-resources

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates

(7 days ago) WEBSteward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection.. The Dallas-based company, which operates more than 30 hospitals nationwide, said it does not expect any interruptions in its hospitals’ day-to-day operations, which the company said will continue in the ordinary …

https://apnews.com/article/steward-hospital-bankruptcy-264edc6309f7b9eaa309c4113211ce30

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Ascension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the US, hit by

(2 days ago) WEBAscension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., hit by cyberattack, disrupting patient care The attack follows another one that has caused a weekslong disruption to insurance giant

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ascension-health-cyberattack-disrupts-patient-care-what-happened-rcna151462

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Lapse in payments by CarePoint to state program puts funding for …

(8 days ago) WEBCarePoint owes Hudson County $7.29 million for the past six months of the New Jersey County Option Hospital Fee Program, a program that connects hospitals with extra Medicaid funding, sources

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2024/05/lapse-in-payments-by-carepoint-to-state-program-puts-funding-for-other-hudson-hospitals-in-jeopardy.html

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Health-care giant Ascension says hack is disrupting patient care

(7 days ago) WEBAscension, which operates 140 hospitals, says the hack has disrupted clinical care. The extent and duration of the disruption weren’t immediately clear.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/09/cyberattack-hack-hospital-ascension/

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MSU ranked among Peace Corps’ top volunteer-producing …

(Just Now) WEBHelping rural people in Morocco with family planning, water wells and dental care showed me what ‘public health’ was and helped me get a good scholarship for my MPH at the University of Michigan. Then, I was hired to work in immunization for the state of Michigan by another returned Peace Corps volunteer.

https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2024/msu-ranked-among-peace-corps-top-volunteer-producing-institutions

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Cyberattack forces major US health care network to divert - CNN

(9 days ago) WEBA major US health care system said Thursday that it is diverting ambulances from “several” of its hospitals following a cyberattack this week. The cyberattack on Ascension, a St. Louis-based

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/10/tech/cyberattack-ascension-ambulances-hospitals/index.html

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Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy - CBS Boston

(7 days ago) WEBSteward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/steward-health-care-bankruptcy/

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