An Analysis of Health Care Disparities and Subsequent Public Policy Initiatives

Racial and ethnic health disparities are a major clinical, public health, and societal problem in the United States. This article provides a historical analysis of the identification and progression of health disparities between Whites and minorities from 1989 to 2011. Key causes of health disparities are addressed, including the lack of culturally competent care, health insurance, and medical homes. Federal legislation that mandated federal health agencies to implement a plan to eliminate disparities is discussed

Economic growth · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Health care · Health equity · Legislation · Political science · Public health · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Global Health Workforce Issues · Healthcare Policy and Management · Medicine · Nursing · Health Policy · Public Administration

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