Posts Tagged ‘Equity’
COVID-19 Exposes the Health Equity Imperative
COVID response efforts are the roadmap for reducing healthcare spending and freeing up resources to plow back into the communities hospitals serve.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Racism: Changing Predictable Outcomes
As data shows the coronavirus is more greatly affecting people of color, experts raise concerns for post-pandemic repercussions and call for prioritization of the social determinants.
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong With Being Called a Nurse?
A presentation on gender, femininity, and leadership in medicine recently caused a stir among the nurses on my staff. The presentation, originally delivered at a national conference by one of the emergency medicine residents at Boston Medical Center and later published on HealthCity, was generally well received, with the exception of a single sentence toward…
Read MoreInsurance Drives Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Being uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid is a major factor in the stage of cancer at diagnosis, a new study finds.
Read MoreHealth Equity, Social Determinants, and the Role of Social Work
Recognizing the historical roots of health inequities — and why social workers bring a valuable perspective to solving intractable healthcare challenges
Read MoreEsther Choo on Diversity, Equity, and Gender Bias in Healthcare
The emergency physician and TIME’S UP Healthcare founding member shares her perspective from the front lines of the equity fight.
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