An Analysis of Health Care Disparities and Subsequent Public Policy Initiatives

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作者
Hardoby, Melissa [1 ]
Mann, Aaron [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Pittsburgh, Sch Social Work, 2117 Cathedral Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA
关键词
Health disparities; minority health; federal legislation; cultural competency; public policy;
D O I
10.1080/10911359.2013.809286
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
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.
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页码:824 / 840
页数:17
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