Unpacking Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Management: Exploring Strategies for Equitable Care

Nihar Desai, MD, MPH, introduces the panel of medical professionals and moderates a discussion on disparities in cardiovascular care among minority populations.

Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC, highlights disparities in access to effective evidence-based therapies for minorities, emphasizing the gap between innovation and access.

The panel discusses how polypharmacy impacts medication adherence and communication between pharmacists and health care providers.

Medical experts discuss disparities in women's access to cardiovascular care, including the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials.

Natalie Evans, MD, MS, FAHA, raises awareness for peripheral arterial disease and highlights how minority populations are often disproportionately affected.

Natalie Evans, MD, MS, FAHA, describes a successful community awareness campaign, which she hopes will serve as a model for future advocacy efforts.

The panel discusses the availability of data on cardiovascular outcomes related to gender and minority disparities, including data collection, reporting standards, and minority participation in clinical trials.

Medical experts emphasize the importance of partnering with community leaders to address social determinants of health that act as barriers to care.

Panelists discuss financial obstacles, out-of-pocket costs, prior authorizations, and the inpatient/outpatient care paradigm.

Medical experts discuss potential solutions to mitigate preventable challenges in cardiovascular disease treatment, such as reforming the fee-for-service system and implementing value-based care models.

Panelists discuss technological developments, including virtual visits and mobile health, and their role in improving cardiovascular care.

Panelists discuss desired innovations in health care technology, as well as incentives to further integrate these new technologies into patient care.

Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC, leads a discussion on implicit bias and mandated trainings for medical license renewal that help eliminate bias and address disparities.

The panel has an in-depth discussion on improving diversity in clinical trials. They discuss ways to increase minority participation through community partnerships, including providing transportation, lodging, and other resources needed to enable participation.

Experts give their concluding thoughts on cardiovascular care and closing disparity gaps to optimize patient outcomes.