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Election 2008 Series Examines Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health CareThe fifth and final in a series of 2008 election briefs examines the issue of racial and ethnic disparities in health care – whether in insurance coverage, access, or quality of care. The brief examines four broad policy areas for addressing racial and ethnic healthcare disparities and provides an overview of the presidential candidates' positions on the issue. All of the series' previously released briefs can also be viewed online. | |
Are Health Disparities Back on the National Agenda? In the most recent Today's Topics in Health Disparities webcast, Are Health Disparities Back on the National Agenda? Examining the Impact of a New Administration and Congress, a panel of experts took a closer look at what types of policies and initiatives could emerge over the next few years and examined how the new administration might prioritize efforts to eliminate health disparities in the future. |
| | Minority Health A substantial and growing body of research indicates that race/ethnicity continues to matter in the U.S. health care system. Racial/ethnic background affects health status, health insurance coverage, and health care access and quality. The aggregate data used to produce national averages often mask disparities for people of color – especially those who are poor or near poor. This section provides data and information on Latinos, African Americans, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Natives, who together make up nearly a third of the U.S. population. The fact sheets, chart packs, reports, surveys and webcasts gathered here can help to inform efforts to reduce disparities in health care access and quality. The Foundation seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of the relationship between race/ethnicity and health care, through policy research and analysis, and media and public education activities. The Foundation also supports the development of new leadership in health policy through the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, which annually provides talented college students of color the opportunity to work in a congressional office with major health policy responsibilities. |
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Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
This program places students in Washington, D.C., congressional offices. Scholars learn about health policy issues, with a focus on isues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities.
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Webcasts on Minority Health
Webcasts and transcripts of conferences, events and congressional hearings on minority health and efforts to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities.
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KaiserEDU.org features a on the role of race and ethnicity in the U.S. health care system and reference libraries on and .
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Access the latest state-level data by race/ethnicity for population demographics, insurance coverage, health status, and other topics.
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