Health Equity Research, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah’s Post

📢 Delighted to share an enlightening article from West J Emerg Med titled "Race, Healthcare, and Health Disparities: A Critical Review and Recommendations for Advancing Health Equity" by Wendy L. Macias-Konstantopoulos et al. This thought-provoking piece dives into the complexities of race, healthcare, and disparities, offering actionable recommendations for advancing health equity. A timeless gem worth revisiting! #HealthEquity #Healthcare #SocialMedicine https://lnkd.in/gyY9YCxM

“Data on the Edge” is a fantastic report that showcases both Sg2 and Vizient, Inc data to uncover strategic insights. This issue focuses on HEALTH EQUITY — a critical topic!

Maternal mortality is tragic and preventable. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, and rates are 2.5-3 times higher for Black and American Indian and Alaska Native women compared to non-Hispanic whites. I applaud and support the actions of HHS and the Department's commitment to improve maternal health and advance health equity. https://lnkd.in/gMvbsjmF Let's work together to improve maternal health. https://lnkd.in/gyd-rKqK

Primary Health Care reforms are achievable, even in low-resource settings. 🩺🏥 Addressing the root causes of underfunding and empowering local providers are two practical examples of how countries can strengthen health systems and improve access to equitable care. In a recent blog post, our experts unpack how the Joint Learning Network member countries are deploying both long-term strategies and immediately available tools to drive reform. Swipe for more insights, or read the full blog post at the link in the comments below. Explore the lessons: https://lnkd.in/gawK6DTX #R4D #GlobalHealth #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthSystemsStrengthening #HealthEquity #CollaborativeLearning

How can the metrics that are used in hospital rankings can compel health systems to take much-needed action on health equity? We talk with Tavia Binger from US News to find out, #ICYMI: https://lnkd.in/ghJu39ka

How can the metrics that are used in hospital rankings can compel health systems to take much-needed action on health equity? We talk with Tavia Binger from USNWR to find out, #ICYMI: https://lnkd.in/gM_5UuzG

Collaborating with other #research organisations means we can tackle the greatest health challenges and accelerate progress for patients through our #ClinicalTrials. Wessex Health Partners is bringing together regional expertise to improve #healthcare for patients. Read more - https://bit.ly/3vjbfwb

Sharing here Sg2's last Data on the Edge report from 2024. This issue highlights how to adopt a data-driven approach to prioritize specific improvement opportunities to maximize the impact of health equity initiatives. This is a public resource - the full library of reports can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e9a4DVYZ Be on the lookout for our 2025 updates! #healthcare #healthequity #surgicalcare #patientaccess #Sdoh

Since 2003, the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report has summarized health care delivery in United States and provided statistical insights on how effectively health care delivery systems provide safe, high-quality, and equitable care to Americans. The most recent report (2023) found that racial and ethnic diversity has increased mostly in younger age groups. As a result, there is an increased need for more culturally and linguistically appropriate services for various types of care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FFlTNS #NationalHealthCareQualityWeek

ITUP's Digital Equity Snapshot fact sheet is a brief overview of the opportunity to close the digital divide and provide a more equitable and accessible future of health care. https://lnkd.in/gtJnbvQG