Center on Health Equity & Access

Recent cuts to federal grants are set to have a widespread impact across numerous scientific and medical studies.

Posters presented at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference show that therapeutic advances in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are not uniformly making it into the hands of patients who could benefit.

A new analysis out of England shows a considerable level of uncertainty among adults who think they could have long COVID, as well that levels of the chronic condition are disproportionately higher among certain socially disadvantaged groups.

Experts share here what they take away from the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) each year and why this meeting is so important in this space.

This new study has found perceived discrimination in health care leads to delayed visits, especially among younger and minority patients.

The role of artificial intelligence, DataDerm, and telehealth in advancing dermatology care was discussed throughout the meeting, with experts highlighting their potential regarding patient access and health equity.

Areas for further research suggested by Xin Hu, PhD, MSPH, include examining differences in telemental health uptake between new and existing patients and exploring how these differences vary across demographic subgroups.

This program was supported through an independent medical education grant from Dexcom Medical Affairs. Experts discuss how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) adoption impacts clinical inertia and supports earlier therapeutic interventions across different patient populations, highlighting measurable improvements in patient outcomes, such as glycemic control, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, hypoglycemic events, and quality of life.

This program was supported through an independent medical education grant from Dexcom Medical Affairs. Experts discuss the key benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology compared with traditional monitoring based on recent clinical trial data, including research on cardiovascular risk reduction in noninsulin-treated T2D.

As health care costs continue to rise and the burden of chronic disease grows, data-driven insights will be essential in shaping the future of patient care, according to experts from Komodo Health and SmarterDx.

Priscilla Tsondai, MD, MPH, breaks down top care gaps as opportunities for care improvement.

Katrina Ortblad, ScD, MPH, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, collaborates with researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute to design and test novel delivery models for HIV services.

These abstracts highlight the compounded challenges people with HIV face.

Lynae Darbes, PhD, presented research on the effectiveness of a home-based intervention for HIV prevention among couples living in Kenya.

Advancing technologies have transformed the detection of heart disease and, in turn, streamlined medical processes and relieved burden on health care systems.

Molly Dean, MSW, policy advisor at Siftwell, discusses how states have encouraged managed care entities to invest in local communities, build partnerships with nonprofits, and support social determinants of health initiatives.

Xin Hu, PhD, MSPH, hypothesizes that these telemental health disparities could be driven by language barriers, historical mistrust, and systemic challenges.

Bridgette J. Picou, LVN, ACLPN, presented research on the lived experiences of women living with HIV and going through menopause on Tuesday, during the mini symposia, “Hot Topic: Menopause and HIV.”

Early diagnosis and prompt antiretroviral therapy initiation are critical for children due to the rapid progression of HIV in infants, explains Priscilla Tsondai, MD, MPH, and unlike adults they require age-appropriate formulations, caregiver support, and strategies to ensure adherence.

A new report shows most Americans believe the government is too involved in health care regulation and want to see a ban on pharmaceutical company advertisements in the US.

To reduce care disparities and prevent them from exacerbating among people living with HIV who have long COVID, education and user-friendly diagnostic methods are key.

Steven Daniel Daveluy, MD, FAAD, advocates for dermatologists to adopt cultural humility, engage in continuous education, and navigate ethical considerations to provide equitable and supportive care to LGBTQ patients.

This article describes the reach of a Food-as-Medicine strategy implemented by a regional health care system and its impact on adult participants’ cardiometabolic risk factors.

Experts stressed the importance of dermatologists engaging in climate advocacy and adopting sustainable practices, as their actions may inspire others to follow suit.

Despite a surge in telemental health use after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, minority racial/ethnic group children had lower utilization rates than White children, according to Xin Hu, PhD, MSPH.