Health Equity
"Of all the forms of inequality,
injustice in health care is the most
shocking and inhumane."
– Dr. Martin Luther King
Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. are more likely to lack health insurance, receive lower-quality care, and suffer from worse health outcomes. While the causes of health disparities are complex, we know the time to take action is now . . .
The Latest
From Families USA:
At Risk in the Budget Battle: Health Care for Communities of Color illustrates the disproportionate impact deficit reduction could have on communities of color. This fact sheet demonstrates how protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act are important for advancing health equity. (December 2012)
From the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute:
Uninsurance Is Not Just a Minority Issue: White Americans Are a Large Share of the Growth from 2000 to 2010 compares changes in health coverage across racial and ethnic groups. It finds that nearly half of uninsured Americans are white, and the uninsurance rate among whites and blacks increased while the rate for Hispanics remained constant. (November 2012)
Keep Up-to-Date
Health Equity Connection: This monthly newsletter is designed to keep advocates connected to the most pressing issues affecting minority health. Topics include the latest resources in minority health, how major health policy issues (including health reform) affect communities of color, and comments from leaders in the field of racial and ethnic health disparities.
Let Your Voice Be Heard
If you have questions about minority health, or if you have suggestions about topics that you'd like to see addressed on our website, please let us know. For more information about Families USA and our work in health equity, contact Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, Health Equity Director, at 202-628-3030.
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