Advisory Board April 19, 2024
According to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, health equity in the United States continues to lag, with every state showing significant gaps in access, quality of care, and outcomes across different racial groups.
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Report details and key findings
For the report, researchers analyzed 25 metrics that track healthcare access, outcomes, and quality of care for five racial/ethnic groups in each U.S. state. Data was taken from CDC, CMS, and the U.S. Census Bureau between 2020 and 2022, making it the first Commonwealth report to analyze health disparities and include data from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overall, the researchers found significant health disparities nationwide, with Black, Hispanic, and Native...