Center on Health Equity & Access

Patients with HIV had lower adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) if they lived in areas with the lowest disadvantage.

Residents in historically redlined grade D areas were 1.67 times more likely to have no rapid access to EMS than in grade A areas, increasing their hazard risk of injury-related morbidity and mortality.

An inverse association between Alzheimer disease special care units in nursing homes and the percentage of Black residents within a facility was seen in a new study, but states with higher Medicaid payment-to-cost ratios did not show the same association.

Adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those in vulnerable groups, face higher risks of medical debt, low credit scores, and bankruptcy.

There are key steps to take that can ensure equitable access to pegcetacoplan, explained Carla Nester, MD, MSA, FASN, who also highlighted remaining questions on long-term outcomes, safety, and pediatric use.

Experts highlight advances in therapies, research on skin of color, and the impact of social determinants of health at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology's milestone annual meeting.

Data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey showed racial/ethnic differences in colorectal cancer screening were due to demographic and socioeconomic factors, except for low colonoscopy use in Asian individuals.

Investigators discuss how their findings on ovarian cancer mortality trends can guide earlier detection and prevention efforts, while also emphasizing the need for further research.

Alexandra M. Trevino, MD, of Northwestern Medicine presented the oral abstract, "Trends in New-Onset Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Among US Adults by Place of Birth and Hispanic Ethnic Origin Group," on day 1 of the ASPC Congress on CVD Prevention.

Black women had lower moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity scores when compared with Black and White men and their White female counterparts, highlighting the need for support across patient subgroups.

The investigators discuss key factors driving persistent ovarian cancer mortality disparities by age, race, and geography, and propose targeted public health and clinical interventions to address them.

This article presents a systematic review of US health care disparities in biologics access across immunology (ie, rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology) and a call to action.

During the Addressing Cardiovascular Risk and Intervening Early webinar, experts discussed innovative strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention, emphasizing risk assessment, lifestyle changes, and collaborative care to improve patient outcomes.

President Donald Trump has sent letters to pharmaceutical companies, aiming to compel them to lower drug prices in the US to match the lowest prices offered in other developed nations, a move that could significantly reduce costs and disrupt the current system of pharmacy benefit managers.

Given trends in cost and use, insulin out-of-pocket cost reduction policies would be more efficient if they targeted members in high-deductible health plans with savings options and low-income patients.

A significant number of patients with cancer, caregivers, and health care professionals face significant disparities in legal issues, with the most common needs revolving around health insurance, finances, employment, and disability insurance.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may slow cognitive decline in older adults, highlighting the importance of food assistance in combating Alzheimer disease and dementia risks.

Individuals with mental illness in America continue to face socioeconomic barriers when it comes to accessing necessary care and treatment.

Following the FDA approval of linvoseltamab (Lynozyfic; Regeneron) for heavily pretreated multiple myeloma, Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, highlights its potential for earlier use, increased accessibility, and greater competition in the B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) bispecific antibody space.

US ovarian cancer mortality declined from 1999 to 2020, but significant disparities remain among older women, non-Hispanic White women, and those living in rural areas, as well as in the Northeastern and Midwestern regions, according to Muhammad Faizan, MBBS.

The newly FDA-approved linvoseltamab (Lynozyfic; Regeneron) may improve access to multiple myeloma treatment by offering an off-the-shelf, outpatient option that can be administered in community settings, according to Sundar Jagannath, MBBS.

Improving health literacy is essential for promoting health equity, reducing preventable illness, and making health care more effective.

This global study found rising rates of pediatric hypertension, highlighting obesity's impact and the need for improved monitoring and prevention strategies.

Social risk factors significantly increase the likelihood of developing long COVID, highlighting the urgent need for equitable health care and support systems.