Becker's Healthcare August 15, 2022
Cailey Gleeson

As health equity takes center stage for new policies – with the CDC and HHS unveiling a tool to track health effects of environmental issues and NCQA updating guidelines to address disparities – health systems nationwide are ramping up their own efforts.

Becker’s asked leaders what their health equity priorities are for the remainder of the year. This compilation features guidance from six leaders at six systems who shared insights.

Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity and length.

Carrie Bridges Feliz. Vice President of Community Health and Equity at Lifespan (Providence, R.I.): The Lifespan Community Health Institute is focused on addressing barriers to healthcare and mitigating social determinants of health through expanded navigation support services, food distribution and...

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