Health care equity will require a change in the way health care is delivered, as well as support for things like housing, transportation, and economic security. (Photo: Shutterstock)
There is still much to be done in the area of health equity, a new report finds, despite some areas of progress.
The Status of Health Equity Report, released recently by the Root Cause Coalition, outlines ongoing health equity issues in the U.S., and recommends eight steps that should be taken by 2025.
The report examines a widely acknowledged flaw in the U.S. health system—that an American's access to care, and the quality of that care, can be greatly dependent on where they live or their economic or racial status.
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