Healthcare Finance News April 24, 2024
There is a sharp racial divide in premature deaths, says a new Commonwealth Fund State Health Disparities Report.
Racial disparities in healthcare access, quality and outcomes are still prevalent across the United States, reflected notably in the sharp racial divide in premature deaths, according to the Commonwealth Fund’s 2024 State Health Disparities Report.
The study assessed data from racial and ethnic groups, including Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Natives (AIAN), and Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations across 25 different measures encompassing healthcare access, quality, service utilization and health outcomes.
Even in states known for high-quality healthcare – among them Massachusetts, Minnesota and Connecticut – many people of color experience significantly inferior quality of care.
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