Health care is a fundamental right — a civil right and a human right. Statistically, however, underserved patient populations, often minority groups, receive the worst care nationwide.
While daily work at hospitals and health systems is driven by clinicians, staff and executives committed to ensuring that patients receive quality health care, too few of us recognize that equity is central to providing that care. As hospital and health system leaders, we must act forcefully and immediately to address gaps that result in health disparities.
