Episode 9: Patient Care Equity or Inequity?

Send us Fan MailFor more than 150 years, advocates have been waging campaigns for health equity in the U.S. Relying primarily on moral arguments, these campaigns have tackled inequities in racial and ethnic minority health, women’s health, mental health, children’s health, veterans’ health, rural health, and most recently LGBTQ health. While these various campaigns have faded in and out the health equity movement as a whole has become increasingly mainstream in recent years and is finally a national priority.  The reason for this is simple: Equity has become more than just a moral issue. Today, it is a legal and an economic issue that needs to be supported by both Republicans and Democrats at federal and state levels….but will it be a priority?What we will discuss:1)    What is Patient Health Equity?2)    Social Determinants of Health3)    Patient Stories – hearing how patient inequity exists4)    Healthcare organizations and priorities for change with Patient Equity in mindResources:Top 10- Healthcare Predictions for 2023Top 10 Healthcare Trends Expected to Take 2023 by StormTop 6 Healthcare Technology Trends for 2023Omron – Monitor Blood Pressure Anytime, AnywhereSupport the show