Healthcare Innovation June 21, 2024
David Raths

The 2024 CMS Health Equity Award winners are Pennsylvania-based Latino Connection and Shenandoah Valley, Virginia-based Augusta Health

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently recognized two organizations that are using the CMS Framework for Health Equity to help reduce disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes, with 2024 Health Equity Awards. The winners are Pennsylvania-based Latino Connection and Virginia-based Augusta Health.

In previous years, CMS recognized organizations who have demonstrated a strong commitment to health equity by reducing disparities affecting vulnerable populations, such as racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, individuals with limited English proficiency, members of rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated communities, and other individuals impacted by persistent poverty and inequality.

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Topics: CMS, Equity/SDOH, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Provider
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