Health equity initiatives are crucial for improving patient outcomes, but addressing health disparities requires targeted strategies focusing on systemic barriers and root causes. Increasing awareness of implicit bias, providing diversity training, and supporting underrepresented healthcare professionals are key steps. Collaborating with community partners and leveraging data and technology are also important. Implementing comprehensive, system-wide changes, involving administrators, clinicians, and executives, is essential for lasting impact. Dr. Maureen Bell, Vituity’s Physician Director of Health Equity, advocates for these initiatives and works to improve the health of underserved communities and promote diversity in healthcare.
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How Health Systems Can Bridge Gaps in Health Equity
