Posts Tagged ‘Equity’
My New Year’s Resolutions for Boston Medical Center Health System and Beyond: CEO Kate Walsh
“If we don’t speak candidly about racial health disparities, we can’t do the work to eliminate them”
Read MoreThe Top 5 HealthCity Stories of 2022: A Story of Equity and Innovation in Healthcare
This year’s most popular stories include an audio series on medical residents’ sleep health, LGBTQ clinician privacy, medical emergencies in the air, and more.
Read MoreCan Group Prenatal Care Improve Health Equity in Pregnancy?
“The Centering model really engages the patient to become more assertive about their healthcare.”
Read MoreAdvocating for Patients Everywhere, Even in Flight
Surgical oncologist pushes to improve passenger safety after an in-flight emergency.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Safety Measures May Have Led to Increased Gun Injuries in Boston
Study on trends in violent injuries treated at Boston Medical Center suggests fallout from the
pandemic’s first wave hit vulnerable communities hardest.
StreetCred Has Advice for New Parents: Open a 529 Plan
Boston Medical Center’s tax-prep program explains the broader benefits of opening a college savings account and will help families do it.
Read MoreHow a Shared Language Can Jumpstart Cultural Transformation in a Teaching Hospital
BMC, BUSM, and BUMG’s collaborative effort hopes that using inclusive language will be the foundation to build a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff.
Read More9 Actionable Ways to Support Gender Equity in Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a male-dominated field, and the lack of gender parity has repercussions for physicians and patients. A new study offers ways to create change.
Read MoreHealthcare Needs to Make Reparations to People of Color
Medical researchers helped create a racial taxonomy that justified oppression and inequitable healthcare. To restore trust and achieve justice, healthcare reparations are needed.
Investing in a Diverse Mental Health Workforce Is Critical in This Moment
Michelle P. Durham, MD, MPH, testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance about the essential need for the federal government to help support mental health care in the U.S.
Health Equity Metrics Must Be Incorporated into Hospital Rankings
A group of Boston doctors argues that as hospitals commit to practicing health equity, they must also be judged in ranking systems on their success in achieving it.
Read MoreSubsidized Non-Emergent Medical Transportation for Health Equity
Evidence from pilot programs suggest Uber Health could help improve inequitable outcomes and save on costs associated with transportation-insecure patients.
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