Center on Health Equity & Access

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.

Colorblind energy devices and long-wavelength lasers are safest for darker skin, says Ariella Kauvar, MD, with a thorough patient history and physical exam key to preventing complications.

Arielle Kauvar, MD, says pre- and post-treatment care helps prevent hyperpigmentation and complications from laser procedures for all skin types, including skin of color.

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.

Payer contracts should incentivize the delivery of comprehensive, total-person cancer care, says Brian Mulherin, MD.

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.

Approaching homelessness through prevention and local government policies is the next step in addressing increased incidence of homelessness, said Katherine Koh, MD, MSc.

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

Despite systemic challenges, oncology practices use value-based care, community partnerships, and clinical trials to improve patient access and outcomes, says Brian Mulherin, MD.

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

Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD, explains how cost, coverage gaps, and tech literacy hinder women’s access to early arrhythmia detection tools.

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.

Surgeons are more likely to perform opportunistic salpingectomy when their peers have done so, underscoring the impact of physician networks in ovarian cancer prevention.