Blog details why economic impact of health disparities matters for hospitals and health systems
Joy A. Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director of health outcomes and care transformation, explores the economic impact of health disparities and discusses how the AHA’s new Economic Impact of Disparities in Health Outcomes Resource Guide helps organizations build the business case for action. The guide offers data-driven strategies to identify and address health disparities, along with real-world examples of hospitals and health systems using data, quality improvement efforts and targeted interventions to improve outcomes and achieve measurable results. READ MORE
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