Health Equity
Iris Lundy, R.N., vice president of health equity at Sentara Health, discusses their thoughtful approach to delivering accessible and high-quality health care to the ones who need it most.
The Department of Health and Human Services June 7 announced declines in uninsurance rates among Black, Latino, Asian and Native American communities from 2010-2022, as more people attained federal health care coverage.
Guidance and resources to support hospitals’ efforts to assess, plan for and respond to the environment’s impact on community health.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 30 announced Augusta Health as a recipient of its 2024 CMS Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce disparities in health care access, quality and outcomes.
In a Q&A, David Lee, M.D., chair of the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity's Leadership Council, president of OhioHealthy Medical Plan, and vice president at OhioHealth Employer Solutions, and Gregory Lam, M.D., vice president of the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition and co-chair of…
Health systems are increasing patients’ access to genomics for a more preventive and individualized approach to care.
By codesigning care with community partners, hospitals can proactively and collaboratively work toward improving Black maternal health outcomes.
In this conversation, Renee Whiskey-LaLanne, director of community partnerships at Montefiore's Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Kevin Fiori, M.D., vice chair of community health and engagement at Montefiore Health System, discuss how the lofty dream of an institute turned into reality, as…
AHA wrapped up its 2024 Accelerating Health Equity Conference May 9 with a detailed advocacy update of the latest from Washington, D.C.
The convening of 1,000 leaders from hospitals, health systems, and community and public health organizations continued for a full-day schedule at the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Day 2 featured breakout sessions, table conversations, networking opportunities and…