On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we feature several leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion advancing health equity in their respective organization’s policy and practice initiatives.
AJMC.com recently launched a resource center, the Center for Health Equity and Access, dedicated to promoting education, advocacy, and best practices for improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities for all.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we feature several leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advancing health equity in their respective organization’s policy and practice initiatives, including:
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