# Health Equity * **Definition:** The principle of ensuring that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, addressing disparities in health outcomes and barriers to health such as poverty and discrimination. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Health Equity ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Health Equity**, for healthcare technology leaders * 18.3K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/23/2025 | [**Former NCI director appointed CEO of Ohio State cancer center**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/former-nci-director-appointed-ceo-of-ohio-state-cancer-center/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**ECU Health taps Force Therapeutics for care automation**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/care-coordination/ecu-health-taps-force-therapeutics-for-care-automation/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Baptist Memorial Health Care to sell long-term care hospital**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/post-acute/baptist-memorial-health-care-to-sell-long-term-care-hospital/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**Bon Secours Mercy Health hospital taps CFO**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/bon-secours-mercy-health-hospital-taps-cfo/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Health Equity eekly Roundup: April 14, 2025**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/health-equity-access-weekly-roundup-april-14-2025) | [[AJMC]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**The Imperative of Health Equity: Why Data and Intention Matter**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/04/09/achieving-health-equity-best-practices-in-pediatric-care/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 4/4/2025 | [**Blue Shield of California earns health equity accreditation from NCQA**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/blue-shield-california-earns-health-equity-accreditation-ncqa) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Person Family Medical Center Selects Validic to Advance Heart Health in Rural North Carolina**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/person-family-medical-center-selects-162300421.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/20/2025 | [**Health IT & CIO Report Archives - Page 233 of 294 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/newsletter-category/beckers-hospital-cio-report-e-weekly/page/233/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**#aiinhealthcare #digitalhealth #smarthospitals #healthcareinnovation… - Hatim Khan**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hatim-khan-global-growth_aiinhealthcare-digitalhealth-smarthospitals-activity-7303122748128550913-2mOk) | [[Linkedin]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**Memorial Hermann launches joint venture for home care**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/memorial-hermann-launches-joint-venture-for-home-care.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**How the fastest-growing C-suite role is evolving at health systems**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/how-the-fastest-growing-c-suite-role-is-evolving-at-health-systems.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**How AI is Transforming Healthcare Documentation and Reducing Administrative Burden**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/how-ai-is-transforming-healthcare-documentation-and-reducing-administrative-burden-142342475.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**TruLite Health Bolsters Health Equity Expertise with Expanded Leadership Team - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trulite-health-bolsters-health-equity-155000432.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Digital health company names 6 health system leaders advisers**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ai/digital-health-company-names-6-health-system-leaders-advisers.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Yes, most health leaders will focus more on health equity in 2025**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/yes-most-health-leaders-will-focus-more-on-health-equity-in-2025) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Population Health Management Market size to increase by USD 19.40 Billion between 2024 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/population-health-management-market-size-to-increase-by-usd-19-40-billion-between-2024-to-2029--market-segmentation-by-component-end-user-geography---technavio-302345720.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Robert Goodman on LinkedIn: Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what's next**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robertbgoodman_generative-ai-in-healthcare-adoption-trends-activity-7280595413026451456--675) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Hartford Healthcare partners to open health equity clinic - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/health-equity/hartford-healthcare-partners-to-open-health-equity-clinic.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**AstraZeneca awards $3.5M for projects to improve access to healthcare for patients across the US**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120082086/en/AstraZeneca-awards-3.5M-for-projects-to-improve-access-to-healthcare-for-patients-across-the-US/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**CVS Health® Becomes First Organization to Earn URAC Health Equity Accreditation**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cvs-health-becomes-first-organization-to-earn-urac-health-equity-accreditation-302309458.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Health Equity and Digital Equity Insights: Addressing Past Inequities and Tomorrow's Expectations**](https://www.healthtechmagazines.com/health-equity-and-digital-equity-insights/) | [[Health Tech Magazines]] | | 10/31/2024 | [**Kearney Releases Health Equity Report: Real-World Solutions in an Unfair System**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kearney-releases-health-equity-report-real-world-solutions-in-an-unfair-system-302293042.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Groundbreaking Report Shows Success in Driving Health Equity, Healthy Outcomes**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/groundbreaking-report-shows-success-in-driving-health-equity-healthy-outcomes-302252664.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/10/2024 | [**Novel screening tool could improve telehealth access and equity**](https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/novel-screening-tool-could-improve-telehealth-access-and-equity/ar-AA1qkuVY) | msn.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **UnitedHealthcare**: A health insurance provider that has received Health Equity Accreditation from NCQA, demonstrating its commitment to health equity. - **Center on Health Equity & Access**: An organization focused on investigating innovative solutions and policies to tackle healthcare access disparities. - **Deloitte**: A consulting firm that emphasizes the economic benefits of improving health equity. - **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)**: A federal agency that has introduced the Health Equity Index to evaluate health plans on their equity efforts. - **American Hospital Association**: A key organization advocating for health equity and providing resources for healthcare organizations to address disparities. - **Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA)**: An initiative receiving funding to combat health disparities through public hospitals and community health centers. - **UnitedHealth Group**: A major player in the healthcare services market, focusing on health equity initiatives. - **Kearney**: A consulting firm that released a report on health equity in the U.S., emphasizing the need for the private sector to integrate health equity into core business strategies. - **Health Foundation of South Florida**: An organization investing in health equity initiatives to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. - **CareNu**: A healthcare organization that has achieved NCQA Health Equity Accreditation for its significant contributions to improving health outcomes among marginalized populations. - **Penn State College of Medicine**: Established the Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities to tackle health disparities. - **NCQA**: The National Committee for Quality Assurance, which provides Health Equity Accreditation to organizations demonstrating commitment to reducing health disparities. - **TruLite Health**: Partnered with Lee Health to implement health equity solutions aimed at addressing clinical bias. - **MetroHealth System**: A healthcare organization that emphasizes collaboration across sectors to address health disparities and has implemented programs to connect patients with essential services. - **CVS Health**: The first organization to receive URAC's Health Equity Accreditation, demonstrating its efforts to address health inequities through its services. - **Blue Shield of California**: Achieved health equity accreditation from NCQA, recognizing its commitment to addressing health disparities. - **QEII Foundation**: The organization that launched Canada's first Health Equity Fund to promote equitable healthcare solutions in Nova Scotia. - **Hartford Healthcare**: Collaborating with the University of Connecticut School of Law to establish a Health Equity Clinic addressing health inequities through medical-legal advocacy. - **Morgan Health (JPMorgan Chase)**: Discussing strategies for advancing health equity through digital health investments. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **CMS Health Equity Conference**: Brings together healthcare leaders to discuss integrating health equity into value-based care models. - **Deloitte and Healthcare Executives**: Working together to prioritize health equity in strategic planning and operational frameworks. - **BDHEA and Kaiser Permanente**: Received a grant to create a health equity playbook for educating healthcare leaders on addressing health disparities. - **Kearney and various healthcare leaders**: Conducted interviews to gather insights for their report on health equity. - **Takeda and Partners in Health**: Collaborating to dismantle systemic barriers to healthcare access and establish Health Equity Communities of Practice. - **Emera and QEII Foundation**: Partnering to create the Health Equity Fund to support healthcare leaders and researchers in advancing health equity. - **TruLite Health and Lee Health**: Implementing the Truity health equity solution to improve care delivery and address clinical bias. - **Veradigm and Community Organizations**: Collaborating to integrate social determinants of health into healthcare data for better health equity insights. - **Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine (EQBMED)**: Introduced a Site Maturity Assessment Model to enhance diversity in clinical trial sites. - **URAC and National Minority Quality Forum**: Collaboration to develop Health Equity Accreditation standards for healthcare organizations. - **Hartford Healthcare and UConn School of Law**: Establishing a Health Equity Clinic to provide joint medical-legal advocacy. - **Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota**: Engages in community-led partnerships to achieve health equity. - **NYU-CUNY PRC and CUNY SPH**: Collaborating to promote health equity and social justice through public health education and community engagement. - **MetroHealth and Community Partners**: Collaborative efforts to distribute meals and provide community health services, enhancing access to care for underserved populations. - **AbbVie Foundation and MATTER**: Launched the AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator to support innovative solutions for underserved communities. - **DaVita Kidney Care**: Incorporates patient feedback to address disparities in kidney care. - **Oracle Health and Meharry Medical College**: Collaborating to enhance community care and wellness through AI and clinical applications. - **TheracosBio and American Diabetes Association**: Sponsoring the ADEPT Conference to discuss health equity solutions in diabetes care. - **TruLite Health and Healthcare Providers**: Partnering to implement AI-driven interventions aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for diverse populations. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Health Equity Initiatives**: Organizations are increasingly integrating health equity into their core business models, focusing on addressing social determinants of health. - **Health Equity Accreditation**: A recognition by NCQA for organizations that demonstrate significant efforts in improving health equity. - **Health Equity Clinic**: Utilizes interdisciplinary interventions to support patients with substandard health outcomes. - **Health Equity Index (HEI)**: Introduced by CMS to assess health plans on their equity measures. - **Health Equity Accreditation by NCQA**: A recognition for organizations demonstrating commitment to reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes. - **Health Equity Frameworks**: Development of frameworks to standardize equity considerations in health technology assessments. - **Health Equity Fund**: A new initiative in Nova Scotia providing annual grants to promote equitable healthcare solutions. - **Techquity Framework**: A strategic approach to ensure health information technology promotes health equity through systemic collaboration. - **AI in Healthcare**: Focus on ensuring AI technologies promote health equity and address biases in patient care. - **Integration of Social Determinants of Health**: Healthcare organizations are increasingly incorporating SDoH into their strategies to address health disparities. - **Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives**: Implemented in hospitals to create supportive environments and improve health outcomes. - **Converged Stars Health Equity Analytics**: A new SaaS solution by Inovalon designed to help Medicare Advantage plans comply with CMS Health Equity Index requirements. - **Treating Fairly Initiative**: ASH's new campaign aimed at improving quality and equity in hematology care. - **Healthy Neighbor Program by Medtronic**: Addresses health inequities in chronic disease care through integrated clinical and social support. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: Explored at the 2024 CMS Health Equity Conference for its potential to improve patient care and address health disparities. - **FDA Discussion Paper**: A paper released to gather public input on promoting health equity in medical devices, emphasizing the need for innovative technologies. - **Accelerate Change Together (ACT) on Health Equity**: AstraZeneca's initiative funding nonprofit programs to improve healthcare access and address social determinants of health. - **Digital Health Investments**: Highlighting the potential of digital health to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes. - **EDI Research Review Committee**: Established by Boston Children's Hospital to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion in health research. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Measurement of Health Equity**: Current metrics often focus on access based on race and ethnicity, neglecting broader social determinants that affect health outcomes. - **Health Disparities**: Ongoing issues related to access to care, particularly for underserved populations, highlighted by the need for systemic changes. - **Integration of Health Equity into Business Operations**: Many organizations struggle to effectively incorporate health equity strategies into their overall business frameworks. - **Access to Quality Healthcare**: Limited access to quality healthcare services remains a major driver of health inequity in the U.S. - **Data Collection**: The need for standardized health equity data collection to effectively address disparities in underserved communities. - **Healthcare Inequities**: The ongoing challenges in healthcare access and affordability highlight the need for technology solutions that address disparities. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Despite advancements, racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare access and outcomes persist. - **Cost Pressures vs. Equitable Care**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in balancing cost pressures while ensuring equitable access to care. - **Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)**: Healthcare stakeholders face challenges in identifying and addressing social barriers to care. - **Systemic Racism**: Ongoing challenges in healthcare systems that need to be addressed to reverse health disparities, as highlighted by leaders like Dr. Airica Steed. - **Diversity in Healthcare Leadership**: The need for increased representation of marginalized groups on hospital boards to improve health outcomes. - **Digital Divide**: A significant barrier to equitable telehealth access, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Social Determinants of Health**: Factors such as education, language, and socioeconomic status significantly influence health outcomes, often more than healthcare access. - **AI Bias**: Concerns regarding the potential for biases in AI applications that could exacerbate existing health inequities. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Increased cyberattacks on healthcare organizations raise concerns about data security, impacting trust in health equity initiatives. - **Healthcare Deserts**: Approximately 30 million people in the U.S. live in areas with limited access to medical services, exacerbating health inequities. - **Physician Burnout**: Addressing physician burnout is crucial for improving health equity and ensuring effective care delivery. - **Digital Literacy and Access**: Healthcare organizations must consider the digital literacy of patient populations to effectively leverage digital tools. ## Related Topics [[Health Equity Research]]; [[Health Equity Initiatives]]; [[Health Inequities]]; [[Health Disparities]]; [[Healthcare Inequities]]