This Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King challenged America to live up to its ideals and provide equal opportunity for all, regardless of race.
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On May 7, 2017, I swore an oath to become the 118th chairman of the American Hospital Association. It is the honor of a lifetime.
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How much progress is your hospital making toward ensuring equitable care for all persons in every community served?
The work of a Washington D.C. collaborative of hospitals and FQHCs is benefiting the entire community, particularly the most vulnerable residents.
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.”– Martin Luther King Jr.
This Monday, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day—a day in honor of a man who roused the conscience of a nation. When Dr.
The Institute for Diversity in Health Management this week released findings from its biennial
Read complete coverage of the AHA Annual meeting, including news from top AHA leaders, federal lawmakers, government officials and more.
Eliminating disparities in care is the “next frontier” in the t
April is National Minority Health Month and a good time to focus on improving access to quality health care for diverse communities.
Hospitals across America are working hard to advance quality and improve care for every patient. Understanding why differe
Today, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) released the first<
Enriching. That's how AnMed Health views the increasing cultural and linguistic diversity of its community in relation to its workforce and care delivery.