Center on Health Equity & Access

CK Wang, MD, chief medical officer of COTA, highlights how a lack of screening tools and declining ob-gyn pipeline can compound historical disparities seen in Black women's access to care.

Despite advances in diabetes care, new research reveals persistent economic disadvantages for middle-aged adults living with the condition.

Facility-level disparities in adopting minimally invasive interval debulking surgery for ovarian cancer highlight urgent needs for equitable care access.

This study validates the Predicting Risk of CVD Events (PREVENT) score across diverse racial and ethnic populations, highlighting its effectiveness in predicting cardiovascular risk and mortality, regardless of race or ethnicity.

Jessica Horwitz, MPH, FNP-C, emphasizes the importance of accessible preventive care and health education, the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being, and the need for women, providers, and policymakers to prioritize comprehensive and depoliticized women's health care.

Constance Blunt, MD, medical oncologist, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, discusses some of the recent trends in cancer detection, screenings, and resource utilization in community oncology.

Employers explore innovative strategies at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) Annual Conference, focusing on GLP-1 policies to enhance health care quality and manage costs effectively.

Jessica Horwitz, MPH, FNP-C, highlighted the crucial need for public health professionals and health care providers to address the intersectionality of women's health by acknowledging diverse experiences and ensuring equitable, coordinated care that goes beyond physical health.

Jessica Horwitz, MPH, FNP-C, advocated leveraging Women's Health Week to promote comprehensive and depoliticized women's health care, destigmatizing pelvic floor health, and integrating mental health into primary care.

Health technology navigators share perspectives on barriers to and facilitators of digital health access for older, linguistically diverse patients in a Los Angeles safety-net system.

Eboni Price-Haywood, MD, MPH, MMM, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, and Toni Flowers, PhD, DHL, MBA, LCMC Health, advocate for understanding individual patient circumstances, ultimately leading to more comprehensive and effective outcomes.

The Trump administration has decided to further debate the federal rule passed during the Biden administration that guaranteed insurance coverage for treatment of mental illness and substance abuse.

Larragem Raines, MS, of the Center for Innovation & Value Research, discusses the organization's major depressive disorder (MDD) open-source value model, dynamic pricing, and the future role of artificial intelligence in care.

Proposed Medicaid cuts in the Republican budget proposal hold significant implications for health care access and coverage.

New studies reveal unmet health care needs and racial disparities, while experts share insight on addressing food insecurity and the shifting health policy landscape.

Clinical trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could benefit from improved patient engagement to include diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.

Antoine Keller, MD, argued the value of grounding health care policy in equity as clinicians prepare for a changing health care landscape in the coming years.

Learn about how Allegheny Health Network's "Food as Medicine" initiative tackles food insecurity and enhances health through personalized nutrition support.

Ongoing mortality gaps persist among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native patients with colorectal cancer, despite some overall improvements.

Laundromats offer a promising outreach setting for Medicaid payers because Medicaid enrollees represent a majority of laundromat users and have disproportionately high levels of unmet needs.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3164) aims to ensure vital pharmacy services and access to care for underserved communities.

Enrollment in Medicare coverage without out-of-pocket protections was associated with a higher likelihood of reporting cost and access barriers to care.

Samer Wahood, AB, shares that his research reveals a significant link between July erythemal UV radiation exposure and increased risks of melanoma in situ and invasive melanoma.

Sexual minority individuals face countless barriers to health care and are at a heightened risk of unwanted pregnancy.

Discover how technological advancements and social factors impact cardiovascular care, LGBTQ+ health disparities, and cancer research at AACR 2025.