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AOA Critical Issues Symposium: Promoting Health Equity
Keith Kenter1, Karen Bovid1, E Brooke Baker2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Styker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|April 4, 2024
Summary
Achieving health equity requires understanding disparities and costs to ensure all individuals receive quality, culturally competent care. Addressing these challenges promotes a more just and healthier society for everyone.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Health equity ensures universal access to high-quality medical services and appropriate treatments.
- Misinterpretations of health equity definitions and challenges in measuring disparities, costs, and outcomes hinder progress.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted profound healthcare disparities and systemic racism, increasing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the importance of understanding patient access barriers.
- To advocate for culturally competent healthcare delivery.
- To promote policy development and innovative, cost-effective solutions for underserved populations.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of health equity principles.
- Review of challenges in healthcare access and disparities.
- Examination of DEI initiatives in academic medical centers and health systems.
Main Results:
- Increased awareness of healthcare disparities and systemic racism.
- Growing emphasis on DEI efforts within healthcare institutions.
- Recognition of the need for culturally competent care and innovative solutions.
Conclusions:
- Understanding patient access barriers is crucial for promoting equitable care.
- Implementing culturally competent practices and supportive policies can reduce disparities.
- Innovative, cost-effective care models are essential for serving underserved populations and fostering a healthier society.
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