As laboratories of democracy, local governments are incubators for innovative policies with the potential to improve health and reduce health inequities. Local policy change is often grounded in a ...

The federal government ended the COVID-19 public health emergency in May but this decision won’t change how we are currently living our post-pandemic lives. Instead, it should give us a moment to ...

More organizations are addressing pay equity issues, according to a survey by WorldatWork and Fidelity Investments, released Jan. 17. Nearly three-quarters (70%) of the 534 responding organizations ...

Equality assures that everyone receives the same thing, but equity assures that everyone gets what they need. More than other diseases, COVID-19 has revealed the significant racial disparities in care ...

ORLANDO – Telehealth technology has advanced rapidly over the past few years, and while it's both popular and promising, it has also shined a light on the contrast between patient populations with and ...

Panelists at SLEEP 2023 presented preliminary data on how sleep interventions could close the gap in treating Black children and families in sleep health. Gaps in knowledge about sleep in Black ...

In October of 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) unveiled its 2030 vision to achieve “equitable outcomes through high quality, ...

LAS VEGAS—As the healthcare industry grapples with health inequities and disparities across the country, health insurers are well positioned to lead the charge, experts said Wednesday. Former Ohio Gov ...

A new survey developed at One Brooklyn Health gathers valuable data that shines light on equity for the health system's patients. One Brooklyn Health is implementing a health equity initiative that ...

Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she shares ways to continue to be inclusive with your companies while staying in line with diversity, equity ...

Equality assures that everyone receives the same thing, but equity assures that everyone gets what they need. More than other diseases, COVID-19 has revealed the significant racial disparities in care ...