Center on Health Equity & Access

Socioeconomic and demographic factors influenced amputation and recurrence rates in upper extremity soft tissue sarcoma.

There is a shift happening in mental health care, with real-world data and holistic evaluations improving patient outcomes and reducing disparities.

Few adults with diabetes in Mexico achieve combined CVD risk factor control, highlighting gaps in blood pressure, cholesterol, and glycemic management.

A new study finds law enforcement presence in emergency departments may disrupt care. Lead author Prashasti Bhatnagar discusses policy and training solutions.

The new Horizon1000 partnership aims to deploy AI tools across 1000 clinics to boost care, support health workers, and address aid cuts in African health systems by 2028.

As the FY26 budget is being negotiated, Jennifer Snow, MPA, of NAMI, emphasizes that funds must be directed to programs as Congress intends.

NAMI's National Director of Government Relations and Policy, Jennifer Snow, MPA, explains how advocates rallied in support of mental health care.

This meta-analysis, which found no statistically significant OS differences by sex, age, or race with ICIs, highlights the need for more diverse, representative NSCLC trials.

Young adults with metastatic CRC (mCRC) and low socioeconomic status (SES) face higher 3-year mortality, whereas race was not independently linked with survival.

New York City nurses continue their strike over staffing, safety, and benefits through negotiations on day 5 of the city’s largest nursing strike.

In this week’s health equity news, ICHRAs may offer flexible health coverage options amid ACA subsidy uncertainties, and advocates rally for mental health funding stability.

With ACA subsidies in limbo, ICHRAs may reshape how Americans access coverage. Here are 5 FAQs explaining what they are, who benefits, and key trade-offs.

Alongside physician collaboration, patient advocacy is essential to ensure clinical trials and public policy reflect patient-centered outcomes.

The Trump administration says it will restore vital SAMHSA funding after swift advocacy from mental health supporters.

Black adolescents from lower-income households who engage in volunteer activities experience reduced odds of developing diabetes in adulthood.

ICHRAs could either stabilize or destabilize ACA risk pools, with adoption patterns raising concerns about access, equity, and coverage for sicker workers.

Aleata Postell discusses CenterWell Pharmacy's partnership with Eli Lilly to dispense FDA-approved obesity management drugs.

Federal grant terminations by SAMHSA threaten vital mental health and substance use services, risking lives amid rising suicide rates and addiction crises.

On average, patients with multiple prior dermatology visits still scored below 75% when identifying common skin cancer terms, underscoring the need for clearer patient-physician communication.

As part of the deal, AbbVie is expanding its direct-to-patient offerings through the TrumpRx program.

ED law enforcement interactions affect survivors of violence and immigrant patients, emphasizing training and advocacy.

This week's news roundup covers updates in health policy, technology, and access to pharmaceuticals.

Patients undergoing lung or colon cancer surgery at rural hospitals that later closed had better outcomes after transfer to high-performing oncology centers.

Patient–physician collaboration ensures trials reflect outcomes that matter to patients, according to Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH.

Last week, OpenAI launched AI tools for health care organizations, including ChatGPT for Healthcare, designed to improve care and streamline administrative tasks.