When listing their top objectives, hospital executives consistently cite improving health equity among their highest priorities.
It’s been a popular discussion topic at healthcare conferences over the past year. Health equity is a glaring issue in cities and rural communities around the country.
Leaders that are working in health equity speak with urgency about the need to close disparities, but they also acknowledge that such efforts will require long-term commitments.
Over the past year, Chief Healthcare Executive® has spoken with a host of leaders who are committed to improving care and outcomes for all patients, and covered a host of fascinating conversations on the topic. Health equity has been, and will continue to be, an important area of coverage for Chief Healthcare Executive.
Here are some of the most perceptive insights and observations on improving health equity from leaders across the healthcare industry over the past year. Perhaps some of their words may lead to fruitful conversation, illumination, and even inspiration.