Racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in health and health care are well documented. Yet, it is clear that we need to do much more to accelerate systemic change to promote health equity.
External advisors have submitted their report and recommendations to AcademyHealth to inform the development of a sustainable, action-oriented strategy to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field.
The post highlights recent findings from a PCORI-funded project on how to increase the numbers and diversity of research participants by returning value, or benefits, to them and incorporating digital tools to sustainably maximize impact and scale of these efforts.
AcademyHealth was grateful to be invited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to provide input on how the proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) can be designed to reduce health care disparities.
A recent literature review revealed most studies of social need interventions were poorly designed, inadequately documented, and inconsistently presented. In this post, Robert Dubois of the National Pharmaceutical Council, an AcademyHealth Organizational Member, outlines the state of the research and provides recommendations to improve study design quality.
As our health care system continues to rebuild from the COVID-19 crisis and confront the ongoing threats of structural racism and inequality, trust has emerged as a vital issue to explore in efforts to improve the nation’s health and well-being.
Reflecting on a recent ARM session, Lessons from COVID-19 for Research on Social Determinants and Racial Disparities, this blog post highlights the potential for conducting more equitable research to improve community health.
