Health Equity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in GI with Sophie M. Balzora, MD
In this podcast episode, Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, discusses how she found an interest in gastroenterology, the importance of having a true diversity, equity and inclusion initiative in the health care field and more.
Eliminating Cancer Health Disparities with Carol L. Brown, MD
In this episode, Carol L. Brown, MD, discusses her role as chief health equity officer at MSKCC, her thoughts on the future of structural inequities, strategies to diversify clinical trials, and more.
Palbociclib plus endocrine therapy does not lower QOL in BIPOC
Younger cancer survivors less likely to face financial barriers to care after ACA
Financial barriers to health care decreased significantly after implementation of the Affordable Care Act among adult cancer survivors aged younger than 65 years, according to study results published in JCO Oncology Practice.
ABIM, ACP, other organizations award nearly $300K to promote health equity
A group of health care organizations has awarded $287,500 in grants to 31 entities that pledged to blend diversity, equity and inclusion into their internal medicine education and training programs, according to a press release.
Q&A: Addressing the unmet need for equitable health care access
The Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists is committed to eliminating health disparities, increasing Black professional representation and advocating for positive change in digestive health equity.
Q&A: A call to action to end disparities in cardio-oncology research and care
Drivers of racial and ethnic disparities in cardio-oncology include increased risk factors among historically underrepresented groups, underrepresentation in clinical trials and socioeconomic barriers, researchers reported.
VIDEO: Breaking trial data, COVID insights, health equity to top ADA virtual meeting
In this video exclusive, Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD, chief science and medical officer at the American Diabetes Association, offers a preview of the upcoming ADA Scientific Sessions—“the diabetes meeting in the world”—convening virtually June 25-29.
Black veterans have a higher prevalence of colorectal cancer
Black veterans had a higher prevalence of advanced colorectal neoplasia and colorectal cancer compared with white veterans, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
Health Equity Tracker assesses impact of COVID-19 on underserved populations
For minority patients and other historically underrepresented populations, the COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated longstanding disparities in health care.