Equitable Care

Explore food insecurity in the US and its impact on health, risks faced by certain communities, and potential solutions for this social challenge.

Quality measurement is critical to managing clinical processes, outcomes, and patient preferences, and implementing system-wide changes. Learn more.

Women of childbearing age in the US experience sexual health illnesses and reproductive disorders with a high risk for comorbidities. Learn more.

Income is closely linked with health—learn how current economic stability programs are affecting the 6 social determinants of health in the US.

Race can have a severe impact on the health and wellbeing of the country’s youngest patients. See what can be done to address these inequities.

Systemic inequities range from disproportionately less research into female health concerns to misdiagnoses and harmful stereotyping. See the impact.

As healthcare organizations cement budget, goals, and plans for 2023, advancing health equity is a foundational theme. See more.

Effective patient-provider communication is key to achieving health equity goals. Learn why qualified medical interpreters are increasingly critical here.

Culturally competent maternal care is foundational to shifts needed to change the dire outcomes experienced by mothers and babies of color. Learn more.

The Joint Commission will launch its new Health Care Equity (HCE) certification on July 1, 2023. Learn about the requirements and how to prepare here.