Health equity

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.

The order aims to block federal funding to providers offering surgeries and chemical treatments to those under 19. Healthcare organizations have defended such care.

Executives are going to do work on closing disparities in disadvantaged groups, a Deloitte report finds. Jay Bhatt of Deloitte talks how to make those efforts successful.

Carolee Lee of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) talks about spurring investments, understanding women’s health isn’t a niche market, and raising awareness about the untapped opportunities.

Liana Douillet Guzmán, CEO of FOLX Health, talks about serving a community that has had bad experiences with healthcare, concerns about Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and why she’s still optimistic.

There are greater incidences of cancer among younger women, and Black and Native Americans have higher mortality rates, according to new figures from the American Cancer Society.

Bruce Siegel has led the organization that represents safety-net hospitals for more than a decade.

The healthcare ecosystem is at an inflection point: one where designing outreach for equity must be accounted for not as an afterthought but as a priority.

The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in higher education admissions, and new data from medical colleges shows the ruling is having an impact.

The institutions are building on efforts to close disparities and offer better care for Black Americans and others in underserved groups.

Deborah Phillips, executive director of the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda, talks about diversity in improving care and why she’s not hung up on labels in the face of DEI critics.

The health system has announced an ambitious effort aimed at improving care in the south side of the city, with an eye on closing disparities in underserved communities.

After examining more than 800 hospitals, U.S. News & World Report unveils its 2025 list of the top hospitals for maternity care. Jennifer Winston of U.S. News talks about the rankings.

To cultivate a diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce, strategic initiatives must overcome systemic barriers to develop early talent.

The organization is backing legislation to help underserved groups as part of its Global Health Equity Week. HIMSS is asking Washington to support telehealth, maternal health and data modernization.

To address unmet social needs, the silos that have traditionally existed between healthcare and social care must be dismantled.

The rock legend talks about his journey to help people in his mother’s home country, the need to have a vision and the importance of helping people regain their dignity.

The systems can be valuable tools to help people manage their diabetes, and supporters tout the importance of making sure that they’re available to disadvantaged groups.

The partnership includes the Heartland Whole Health Institute and the Cleveland Clinic. Steve Mackin of Mercy and Walter Harris of Heartland talk about the ambitious plans.

There are troubling disparities for Black men with prostate cancer. Dr. William Dahut of the American Cancer Society talks about having more, and earlier, conversations about screenings.

Many women in Louisiana have complications during pregnancy and after giving birth. Veronica Gillispie-Bell of Ochnser talked with us about how the system is making strides.