Health-related social needs, such as lack of access to food and transportation, are associated with higher utilization of emergency departments, according to research published Dec. 15 in JAMA. Researchers from Minneapolis-based Allina Health, a 12-hospital system, analyzed more than 160,000…
Health Equity
Hospital and health system leaders have long championed equitable care, but they recognize that financial pressures, social determinants of health and payer-driven metrics now demand even greater intentionality to confront disparities in their communities. “It’s time to double down,” said…
Increasing access and coverage for healthcare services for all women, with a specific focus on Black women, is crucial to closing racial disparities in maternal outcomes, according to a report from the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility. In 2023, the…
When surveyed, nurses consistently identified six areas where hospitals could improve equitable patient care quality for disadvantaged patients. The study, conducted between April and June 2021 by Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania and published in JAMA Network Open, used the RN4CAST-NY/IL…
Healthgrades has launched an LGBTQ+ Affirming Care Designation. Providers can apply to display the designation on their profiles through a self-reported, voluntary verification process. This designation will help LGBTQ+ patients connect with providers who are committed to providing compassionate and…
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Black, Hispanic and Asian and Pacific Islander patients face higher costs when undergoing emergency surgeries compared to white patients, a recent UCLA study found. The study, published in the June edition of Surgery Open Science, analyzed data from over 3…
Delaware has the highest percentage of facilities that scored perfectly on health equity measures, while New Hampshire has the lowest, according to CMS data. The Health Equity-State used hospital commitment to health equity data, such as social determinants of health…
Minneapolis-based M Health Fairview is improving culturally appropriate care and changing maternal screening practices in its commitment to health equity, according to an April 15 news release. In late 2023, the health system launched the Birth Justice Initiative to eliminate…
Human trafficking is a global crisis affecting more than 27 million people and generating over $150 billion annually in illicit profits. Victims are often exploited through force, fraud or coercion for labor or sex. In the U.S., up to 88%…
On average, Black and Hispanic patients pay 17.7% and 12.9% more, respectively, in out-of-pocket costs for maternal care compared to white patients, according to a study published Feb. 28.