Achieving Racial and Ethnic Equity in U.S. Health Care: A Scorecard of State Performance

November 18, 2021Garrett SchmittNo Commentsethnic disparities, ethnic equity, health equity, healthcare equity, racial disparities, racial equity, SDOH, social determinants of health

Profound racial and ethnic disparities in health and well-being have long been the norm in the United States. Black and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) people live fewer years, on average, than white people. They are also more likely to die from treatable conditions; more likely to die during or after pregnancy and to suffer serious pregnancy-related…

The impact of value-based mental health care on racial and ethnic disparities

August 3, 2021Garrett SchmittNo Commentsethnic disparities, mental health, mental healthcare, racial disparities, SDOH, social determinants, social determinants of health, value-based care, value-based healthcare, vbc

Despite high demand, access to quality and affordable mental health care remains a challenge for many Americans. Less than half of those with mental health illness receive care and only about 10 percent of those with substance use disorders receive treatment, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. For people of color,…

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