Medscape October 29, 2025
CHICAGO — Health equity is about fair and just care for everyone, and there’s no quality in healthcare without equity, Jillian Rose-Smith, PhD, MPH, MSW, vice president and chief equity officer at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, told attendees at American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2025 Annual Meeting. Rose-Smith reviewed policy directives related to social determinants of health (SDOH) in the past few years, upcoming shifts in policy, and how healthcare providers can not only collect meaningful data about these determinants but also leverage it to deliver better care to all patients.
“Health equity continues to be a worthwhile and noble cause in healthcare…and as we take a look at our national landscape and all the conversations...







