Health Equity
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Quality Oversight, Health Equity and the Community Board’s Role
Four core areas can be leveraged to institute meaningful change
By Brad Clarke
The imperative for health care providers to strive for health equity for their…
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Time is Right to Invest in Women’s Health
How Trustees can take focused action on improving the quality of women’s health care
By Priya Bathija
The World Economic Forum identified the investment in improving women’s health as vital to creating a “…
Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Importance of Indian Health Care Services
Trustee Tony Davis provides unique perspective on the state of Indian Health Services
By Sue Ellen Wagner
Interview
Sue Ellen Wagner, vice president, trustee engagement and strategy at the American Hospital…
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Health Equity Crosses All Board Responsibilities
Proactive Steps to Take to Ensure Health Equity Remains a Key Focus
By Linda Summers
COVID-19 exposed truths that were buried below the many competing challenges of the health care industry.
Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Digging into data to address maternal health challenges
Analytics can guide trustees in identifying deficiencies and prioritizing actions to improve outcomes
By Priya Bathija
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Health Equity
Boards Must Address Equity Competencies
Health leaders’ attention, connection and empathy will help guide difficult conversations
By Maria Hernandez, Dora Barilla and Karma H.
Incorporating health equity into strategy represents a new undertaking for some health care leaders — one that requires a shift in thinking and taking action in such core areas as culture, structure, functions and incentives.
I recently spoke with William (Bill) Menner about some of the challenges that hospital and health system boards are experiencing.
COVID-19 has served as a wake-up call to the inequities experienced by underserved and historically marginalized populations.
Maria Hernandez, Impact4Health & Karma Bass, Via Healthcare Consulting discuss how boards can focus on health equity by engaging in a survey tool to identify strengths & weaknesses to prepare for advancing health equity within their communities.