Center on Health Equity & Access

Robert Kratzke, MD, urged insurance providers to prioritize fast biomarker testing in non–small cell lung cancer, saying it’s both cost-effective and life-saving.

Jayme Ambrose, DNP, RN, CCM, of Adobe Population Health, explores how addressing social determinants of health transforms maternal care delivery, reduces disparities, and improves outcomes for mothers and infants.

A new trial finds guselkumab is highly effective and well tolerated for moderate to severe scalp psoriasis in individuals with diverse skin tones.

Europe seizes leadership in global health as US funding cuts create disparities, HHS is sued by multiple medical groups, and new findings highlight gaps in care.

Racial disparities in childhood obesity have risen due to social determinants, food insecurity, and systemic barriers, impacting minority communities across the US.

The Trump administration's policies reshape global health dynamics, presenting Europe with both challenges and opportunities for leadership in health governance.

New research reveals critical gaps in treatment for advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), emphasizing the need for innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes.

The aim of the study was to not only observe the disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic but also to draw attention to the issue to drive real, lasting change.

Significant demographic differences were found when evaluating the use of depression services in people living with HIV and depression.

Significant gaps in arthritis subtype awareness among US adults underscore the need for improved health literacy and more targeted public health efforts.

The global burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains great, with cases jumping 85.6% in 32 years.

US ovarian cancer mortality rates declined from 1999 to 2020, but significant disparities remain across age, race, and geographic regions, highlighting the need for targeted public health efforts.

Medical societies challenge HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's COVID-19 vaccine rollbacks, and more news updates from the week.

The plaintiffs are seeking preliminary and permanent injunctions against recent COVID-19 vaccine policy changes and a declaratory judgment that the HHS secretary’s actions were unlawful.

Obesity was significantly more prevalent in Black and Hispanic children and adolescents compared with their non-Hispanic White peers and was potentially exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a study found.

Encounter-level factors played a key role in limiting outpatient COVID-19 treatment for Black and Latino patients.

Explore how health equity initiatives aim to improve health care access and reduce disparities in mental health and opioid treatment.

Access to and affordability of immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can be lifesaving if patients receive them on time and under optimal circumstances, continue to top the list of reasons behind outcomes disparities for patients who have private insurance vs those who remain uninsured.

Precision oncology has entered a new phase, as data sets mature and a new wave of tools emerges to help clinicians manage cancer care over time.

Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

The market for artificial sweeteners has been projected to increase by almost 75% from 2025 through 2033, or from $3.11 billion to $5.44 billion.

There are significant racial disparities in outpatient referrals for opioid use disorder treatment, highlighting urgent need for targeted interventions in emergency care, according to a recent study.

Explore how the Collaborative Care Model enhances mental health access in this episode featuring Anna Bobb, MPH, executive director of the Path Forward coalition.

Nicolas Ferreyros, managing director, Community Oncology Alliance, discusses key components of health equity and social determinants of health that need to be addressed in cancer care.

Maridebart cafraglutide showed promising results in weight loss, offering a monthly treatment option for obesity with significant health benefits.