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Why the health care industry must prioritize health equity

January 31, 2022George T. Mathew, MD, MBA KevinMDPatient Engagement & Access,Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH)

There are few silver linings related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one that stands out is the growing recognition that health equity must be an essential guiding principle for health care organizations going forward.

The broader health care system suffered greatly due to the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of millions and killed hundreds of thousands nationwide, but vulnerable patient populations and marginalized communities were far more susceptible to long-term damage. For example, a Commonwealth Fund study released in November 2021 found that “deep-seated racial and ethnic health inequities” were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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: COVID-19, health equity, healthcare, pandemic

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