Healthcare disparities are defined by the Institute of Medicine as “racial or ethnic differences in the quality of healthcare that are not due to access-related factors or clinical needs, preferences, and appropriateness of intervention.”
Research and Reports
Resources on health disparities and activities targeted to identifying and eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities
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Disease-Specific Research and Information
Resources related to identifying, reducing, or eliminating health disparities in specific conditions or diseases.
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Resources for Physicians
Practice strategies and tools for helping eliminate disparities in the doctor’s office.
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Increasing Diversity in the Physician Workforce
Information on the role of a diverse physician workforce in addressing health disparities
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Resources for Patients
Tools to help minority patients and patient advocates reduce health disparities
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Government Agencies and Organizations
Resources from government agencies and public health organizations pertaining to health disparities and minority health.
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