Health equity

A panel of healthcare leaders talked about keys to successful interventions, and where mistakes can be made.

Work requirements and state policies could mean 5-10 million may no longer be covered, according to the Urban Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Advocates say reduced aid in coming years could mean less support to help individuals thrive in their communities.

The Physicians Foundation and the Cornell Health Policy Center are teaming up for a discussion this week featuring former CDC Director Mandy Cohen.

St. Mary’s Healthcare serves a region where food insecurity is a major problem, as well as access to get help. The system focuses on addressing needs and using technology to improve care.

Health systems need to audit AI algorithms for bias like contaminated medical products, says Avishkar Sharma. Other health leaders have expressed concerns about bias as AI is used more broadly.

Dr. Reshma Gupta, chief of population health at the University of California, talks about preventing chronic illness, reaching the vulnerable and the impact of cuts to Medicaid.

Addressing leaders at the ViVE conference, CHIME CEO Russ Branzell says the healthcare industry needs leaders like it never has before.

The historically Black medical school is taking mobile units and clinics into rural areas offering sorely needed dental care and medical care as well.

Catina Latham of University of Chicago Medicine talks about tackling community needs such as recovering from violence, food insecurity and unemployment.

A recent study suggests broader leadership and staff involvement will produce better strategies in meeting patients’ social needs that impact their health.

More students are pursuing careers as doctors, but there has been a drop in students from minority groups and those with lower incomes.

Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, talks about confusing federal guidance and the need for doctors and healthcare leaders to restore trust.

There are persistent disparities in outcomes for Black women with breast cancer. Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society talks about the need to do better.

The founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and best-selling author says the climate may be different, but the work must continue.

The HLTH conference kicks off this Sunday in Las Vegas, and it’ll spotlight important conversations during a turbulent time.

Big donations to advance women’s health have garnered national attention. Carolee Lee, CEO of Women’s Health Access Matters, is heartened to see more attention after many years of missed opportunities.

Women’s Health Access Matters is offering grants to support early-career scientists. Carolee Lee of WHAM talks about the awards and the need for more investments in women’s health.

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.