Medical Economics March 8, 2024
Kamala Green, Greg McKinney

Federal agencies are taking steps to embed systemic health equity practices into their policies and operations to fortify the resilience of our nation’s healthcare system and help all Americans reach optimal health outcomes.

According to a recent survey of U.S. health care executives, about 30% believe the case for improving health equity is entirely social, without business motivations. As a result, health equity initiatives often lack the same rigor and resources as other strategic efforts.

At its core, health equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. When based on standardized, secure, and advanced data insights, equitable health care practices can significantly reduce strain on health care systems...

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