Equity should be a central theme of an organization’s priorities in order for it to run effectively and efficiently, and the Health Equity Roadmap is a game-changer in that regard, states Leon Caldwell, AHA’s senior director for health equity strategies and innovation. In this AHA blog, read about Caldwell’s thoughts on the current landscape of equity in the field, where improvement is needed and how the AHA’s Health Equity Roadmap can provide immense value to hospitals and health systems.

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