Forbes March 22, 2024
Tory Clarke, Co-Founder & Partner, Bridge Partners.
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020 and the stark inequities exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the rise of the chief health equity officer (CHEO) role is no coincidence. Healthcare purveyors are prioritizing efforts to understand and create the conditions for equitable outcomes with greater urgency. CHEOs are chartered with the mandate to integrate equity into the very fabric of their organizations to create accountability and drive outcomes.
Where The Need For CHEOs Comes From
While the pandemic undeniably illuminated the glaring reality of health disparities faced by disenfranchised communities, there had already been a growing recognition of these ethical, economic and public health concerns. In 2018, a study by the...
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