Health equity

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.

OU Health has named a new chief physician executive, and other leaders take on new roles at Stanford Medicine and Deborah Heart & Lung.

More Americans are having to travel outside their communities for their care during pregnancy, according to a March of Dimes report.

Half of all women delay medical care for a variety of reasons. Health systems can take steps to make it easier for women to get care.

Lucio Fragoso, the CEO, says the system is working to improve the health of children and is creating a ‘well care model.’

Gov. Greg Abbott is directing hospitals to collect information regarding the cost of providing care for those who aren’t legally in the U.S. Critics say it could result in people avoiding medical care.

Michael Bloomberg announced the gift to four historically Black medical colleges. School leaders called it a transformative gift that could close disparities in care.

The outlet ranked areas in a host of categories, including mental health, outcomes and access to care.

Health systems need to work with employees on showing sensitivity, and that should be a priority throughout the organization, says Dr. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health.

President Biden isn’t seeking re-election and has endorsed Harris. She’s been a forceful advocate on a number of the administration’s key health priorities.

Research from the American Cancer Society says many cancers, and fatalities, could be avoided by changing behavior.

CMS proposes benchmarks for hospitals in obstetric care. But some criticize measures that would require providers to meet certain standards or risk losing federal aid.

Many patients say they are dismissed or their concerns are minimized. Dr. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health talks about the difficulties for LGBTQ+ patients in getting the care they need.

The think tank unveils its annual rankings, with a couple of noteworthy changes this year.

More leaders are focused on closing disparities. Caretha Coleman of the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda talks about the need for transparency and measuring progress.

Health systems need to do more to ensure those with physical or intellectual disabilities are getting the best care. Marcus Schabacker of ECRI talked about the issue.

The health system has opened clinics and deployed mobile vans to offer better access for patients in Virginia. Sentara leaders talk about the effort and the results they are seeing.

More than 50 hospitals were recognized for strong outcomes among patients from underserved communities and ensuring equitable access.