Health equity

The organization says it is making a funding commitment to invest in studies of maternal health, menstrual health and other areas too often ignored.

Pedro Sanchez, MD, head of pediatric medical genetics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, was named Physician of the Year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. He talked with us about his journey.

The Pennsylvania hospital system has been engaged in efforts to close disparities for years. Edward Jimenez talks about working to ensure all patients get the best care possible.

The Minnesota-based system earned the American Hospital Association’s Foster G. McGaw Prize. Inova, LifeBridge Health, and Rush were named as finalists.

The Lown Institute unveils its 2025 list of hospitals who are demonstrating excellence in equity, fairness, and value.

The Lown Institute again put the North Carolina hospital at the top spot in its annual ranking of providers. Jason Carter, the hospital’s president, says Duke has a commitment to access.

The Virginia Telemental Health Initiative partners with clinics to offer free telehealth services to patients. Leaders of the program talk about the effort, its expansion and keys to success.

The National Institutes of Health has ended hundreds of grants to colleges and hospitals. For Meharry Medical College, a historically Black school, the reduction is devastating.

Doulas can improve the birthing experience for all, with their presence linked to positive outcomes, including reduced cesarean section rates and fewer preterm births.

While hospitals have focused more on social factors affecting health, less than 1 in 3 emergency departments ask patients about those challenges. Researchers call it a ‘missed opportunity.’

Less than half of America’s rural hospitals still have labor and delivery units, raising more concerns of growing maternity care deserts.

More than 50 labor and delivery units have been shuttered in the last decade, for a variety of reasons.

The technology gap in rural healthcare isn't just a technology problem –– it's a health equity issue.

Too many women die after giving birth, and more are dying weeks or months after delivery. Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea of the American Academy of Family Physicians talks about the stubborn problem and what can be done.

About 1,200 at the National Institutes of Health are being forced out, including some key leaders. The cuts are part of the broader layoffs and reorganization of the Department of Health & Human Services.

Nemours is lending millions to a community center in Wilmington. Dr. R. Lawrence Moss of Nemours talks about why the effort is so important and fits in with the system’s mission.

The number of first-year Black students fell by 11% this year. Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, talks about the problems and turning the decline around.

A new report from the Leapfrog Group shows greater rates of C-sections among Black, Asian and Hispanic patients. The report also finds an uptick in C-sections.

After leading the pediatric system for more than seven years, Dr. Marc Gorelick is retiring this summer. He talked with us about navigating the pandemic, adapting to change, and why he’s focused on closing disparities.

Dr. Ndidi Unaka, the chief health equity officer, talks about the steps the organization is taking and offers insights on closing disparities.

The dismissal of patient and family concerns rose to the top of ECRI’s annual list of threats to patients. Marcus Schabacker, ECRI’s CEO, talks with us about the need to listen to patients.

Researchers found that women in health care, including physicians, don’t fare as well as women outside of the industry. Black women physicians have the highest mortality rate of any group.

Melissa Robinson of the Piedmont health system in Georgia talks about using technology to solve a thorny problem.

Health systems that strive to close disparities will help patients that are underserved and strengthen the organization, says Dr. Lakshmi Halasyamani of Endeavor Health.