Center on Health Equity & Access

Medicare Advantage grocery supplemental benefit use is associated with increased outpatient care, suggesting that policy changes allowing for nonmedical supplemental benefits could improve beneficiaries’ health, especially for dual-eligible beneficiaries.

COVID-19–related work absences remain elevated post pandemic, especially in high-exposure jobs, highlighting lasting labor market impacts.

Melanie T. Turk, PhD, RN, discusses her study on nationwide challenges program suppliers face in implementing the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP).

Physician burnout rates have decreased since the pandemic, but the likelihood of Medicare exits threatens access to underserved populations.

A study reveals disparities by sex, socioeconomic status, and location for colorectal cancer screenings.

Telehealth medication abortion service requests double after the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, as patients seek accessible and cost-beneficial care.

Telehealth abortion requests doubled after the Dobbs decision, especially for those far from clinics or seeking care before 6 weeks of pregnancy.

Intensivists gathered at the CHEST 2025 Annual Meeting to discuss how climate change is affecting and will affect their practice of treating pulmonary conditions.

The Hearing Loss Association of America advocates for early hearing loss detection, addressing mental health, and improving accessibility to enhance quality of life.

A new report shows Vermont, Utah, and Minnesota lead, while Louisiana, Mississippi, and Kentucky lag in Medicare performance.

Persistent racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities affect the incidence and mortality of major female-specific cancers in the US.

Measures need to be taken to elevate engagement both from employees and the general public as public confidence in the US health care system declines.

Adults with diabetes were 24% less likely to visit an emergency department in 2021 than in 2019.

ACOs serving patients with complex needs are on the rise, but policy changes are needed to support providers treating special populations.

CVS Pharmacy acquires stores and prescription files from over 600 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs pharmacies.

Experts discussed safe and effective management strategies for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa at the 2025 Skin of Color Update.

Arthritis care remains fragmented and costly, with access disparities prompting calls for preventive strategies, community resources, and systemic improvements.

The number of Black, Hispanic, and Latino students admitted into medical schools fell as rates increased for White and Asian students.

Research highlights the need for diverse data on drug efficacy in atopic dermatitis to address barriers to treatment for patients with skin of color, notes Elain Siegfried, MD.

Eliot F. Battle, MD, discusses how to effectively and successfully treat skin of color.

A recent study reveals significant barriers to GLP-1 RA access for diabetes and obesity patients, highlighting racial disparities and high costs.

WHO's latest report shows alarming trends in antimicrobial resistance, highlighting urgent global challenges and the need to improve surveillance and treatment.

Experts at the Skin of Color Update highlighted the potential benefits of GLP-1 RAs in managing obesity, as well as psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa symptom management.

Eliot F. Battle, MD, a dermatologist, reflects on how he chooses the right treatments for patients with skin of color.

Vivek Subbiah, MD, says artificial intelligence (AI) should assist clinicians in precision oncology, not replace human decision-making.