#health-equity

#health-equity

The report emphasizes health equity for intersex individuals, advocating against nonconsensual surgeries and recommending best practices for their healthcare.

AI is revolutionizing healthcare advertising through hyper-personalization, allowing for more relevant and trusting marketing efforts.

The US must reform its healthcare system to ensure quality care for all citizens.

Universal healthcare is necessary to provide equitable access to medical services.

Lowering prescription drug prices is essential for affordable healthcare.

Paid family and medical leave is crucial for workers' health and family wellness.

The closure of drugstores in the U.S. disproportionately affects marginalized communities, especially Black and Brown populations in low-income urban areas.

Health disparities among racial and ethnic populations in Santa Clara County were exacerbated during COVID-19, necessitating community mobilization to address these issues.

The University of Chicago is building a new cancer center funded by a $75 million donation to enhance health research and treatment.

The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health celebrated 30 years of advocacy for health equity at its annual SportsBall Gala.

The integration of cultural and identity considerations is vital in health interventions for marginalized communities.

The TIME100 Health Leadership Forum focuses on innovation and equity in sustainable healthcare solutions.

Novo Nordisk's decision to halt production of insulin pens raises ethical concerns over prioritizing profits from weight-loss drugs over patients' health.

Activism, particularly for cannabis advocacy, blends storytelling, education, and personal experience to foster understanding and promote health equity.

Collaborative efforts are essential to enhance health systems and ensure equitable access to care in Africa and Europe.

Neuralink's Blindsight aims to restore vision for individuals with severe visual impairments, including those with damaged optic nerves.

New guidelines for measuring iron deficiency in Ontario will improve diagnosis and treatment for many patients.

Higher baseline levels of iron in lab results aim to identify previously undiagnosed iron deficiency.

Accelerated aging is prevalent in people of color and minoritized groups, highlighting the effects of racism on health.

AI in healthcare has the potential to address inequities and improve care in underserved populations.

The Milestone Cooperative Association aims to promote healthy food accessibility while advocating for improved funding distribution in agricultural policies.

LegalHealth clinic provides free health-related legal services at NYC Health + Hospitals.

Health brands adapt marketing strategies post-pandemic, focusing on creativity and critical thinking.

Today's final rule under ACA Section 1557 strengthens health care discrimination protections, reversing Trump-era restrictions and promoting health equity for all Americans.

Central Health found severe service gaps in specialty care, dental care, hospital services, and post-acute care in Travis County's health care system.

Nonprofit hospitals are adding concierge physician practices with yearly fees of $2,000 or more, attracting affluent patients and providing financial benefits for hospitals.

Critics argue that concierge medicine exacerbates primary care shortages, limits access for the less affluent, and drives up healthcare costs.

Tenants in Yorkshire and the North West face worst housing conditions in England

Calls for extending decent home standard to private rented homes

Many New Yorkers rely on Managed Long Term Care plans for coordinating various health and social services.

A new proposal to replace MLTC program with a managed fee-for-service system may disrupt care and limit patient choices.

CBOs are crucial in bridging health inequity in underserved communities

Investing in smaller CBOs through community-led regranting is effective

Disparities in cancer outcomes by race and income affect patients of color and low-income patients in securing timely diagnosis and quality care.

Patients on Medicaid face challenges in accessing care due to limited acceptance by hospitals and clinicians and the need to regularly recertify eligibility.