All Americans deserve the opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. Unfortunately, disparities persist across low-income communities in the United States, exacerbated by factors such as race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation/gender identity, and disability status. The Black community, in particular, experiences worse health outcomes when compared to white Americans — driven largely by economic and social issues caused by long-term discrimination and racism. Through its efforts at state and local levels, CHCS is working to foster alignment across diverse sectors aimed at addressing the many factors that create barriers to health.
As health care organizations across the country identify how to improve health outcomes and advance health equity for individuals in their communities, many are also undertaking their own internal equity journey. Building a culture of equity is a critical step to creating lasting change in how organizations understand health equity, see their role in advancing… Read more »
Advancing innovations in health care delivery for low-income Americans