Center on Health Equity & Access

Mistrust in health care, concerns over safety, and ineffective communication surrounding vaccines were among the themes explaining hesitation in vaccines for Black women in the United States.

Acts of discrimination, including subtle microaggressions, during pregnancy and childbirth contribute to higher maternal mortality rates, especially among Black women, and are linked to increased postpartum blood pressure, highlighting the need for improved health care interventions and racial equity in maternity care.

Trend tracking and harm reduction policies may help alleviate the high rate of overdose deaths in the US, according to one study.

Record numbers have enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage as open enrollment continues through January 15, 2025.

Study highlights barriers to care, treatment preferences, and interest in research participation in psoriasis in the Latine community.

Quantitative Medicaid managed care network adequacy standards were not associated with improved mental health (MH) care access among adults and those with MH conditions.

Robin Glasco, MBA, Spencer Stuart, examines the crucial role of data in addressing urgent challenges in health care while inherent and systemic biases coexist, complicating efforts to achieve equity.

Acknowledging the disparity in pulse oximetry implicates a $2 billion industry that has faced stricter regulations in recent years in an attempt to address bias in the development and testing of these devices, the authors stated.

In this second part of our interview with Kasey Bond, MPH, NYU Langone Health, we discuss the contributions of community health workers to increasing clinical trial access and how technology—artificial intelligence (AI), in particular—can help to facilitate the process.

Song Park, MD, University of Washington Medicine, advocates for more user-friendly technology to support equitable skin cancer care access.

The 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition took place December 7-10, 2024, in San Diego, California; the 2025 meeting is currently scheduled to take place in Orlando, Florida, December 6-9.

The high health care burden faced by individuals with hemophilia underscores the urgent need for innovative treatments and improved diversity in clinical trials.

Sarah Ahmad, MBA, CEO of the Coalition for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH), dives into the financial, physical, and emotional toll of neglecting women's health in an interview.

Through interviews and articles infused with expert insight, progress against this cancer that develops in the bone marrow was showcased.

The approval of concizumab-mtci (Alhemo) injection marks a significant milestone in managing hemophilia A and B with inhibitors by preventing or reducing bleeding episodes in adults and children 12 years and older.

Racial and ethnic disparities are found among Asian individuals as they experience the highest lifetime incidence of alopecia areata, and Black individuals face a disproportionately higher risk of anxiety disorders associated with the condition.

Ryan Nguyen, DO, physician and researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago, emphasizes the transformative impact of immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the need for precise biomarkers and equitable access to advanced treatments through systemic testing protocols.

The 2024 American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting in San Antonio strongly emphasized diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as innovations in robotic surgery and research methodologies.

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Keith Ferdinand, MD, professor of medicine, Gerald S. Berenson Chair in Preventative Cardiology, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses the interconnected condition of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, which includes obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.

Here are 5 key points on electronic cigarette use that cover industry marketing methods, harmful substances, associated health risks, regulations, and its links to mental health as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The top 5 podcasts for 2024 cover Medicare Advantage prior authorization, health equity, global immunization challenges, trauma-informed care, and health literacy.

Rachael Drake, pharmacy technician coordinator, University of Kansas Health System, explains how her team collaborates with insurance companies and providers to support treatment access for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

A panelist discusses how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology can help overcome therapeutic inertia and key barriers to glycemic control in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients by providing real-time data that enables earlier interventions, supports treatment optimization, and helps managed care organizations justify broader CGM adoption for newly diagnosed patients.

A national survey of Canadian hematologists reveals gaps and variability in supportive care strategies for older adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), emphasizing the need for evidence-based guidelines.