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Revealing Disparities: Health Care Workers’ Observations of Discrimination Against Patients

Event Info

Thursday, February 15, 2024


11:00 am EST


Event Info

Thursday, February 15, 2024


11:00 am EST


Contact

Bethanne Fox

Vice President, Outreach and Strategy
[email protected]
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The Commonwealth Fund and the African American Research Collaborative hosted a virtual event unveiling a new report based on a nationwide survey of thousands of health care workers. It reveals the alarming prevalence of discrimination and racism occurring in hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities nationwide.

During this hour-long event, leading experts and researchers behind this study presented their findings and discussed solutions to address the discrimination experienced by patients and health care staff.

Key Survey Topics Discussed:

  • Widespread Discrimination. The stunning number of health care workers who have witnessed discrimination against patients.
  • Disparities in Treatment. Observations of unequal treatment and care based on patients’ race, ethnicity, and language.
  • Impact on Health Care Workers. Ongoing stress faced by health care staff due to workplace discrimination.
  • Racism Toward Staff. How racism affects health care workers, focusing on Black, Latino, Asian American, and Pacific Islander experiences.
  • What We Can Do. Policies that can create safer and more equitable care settings for patients and the people who care for them.

Featured Speakers:

  • Carla S. Alvarado, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director of Research, AAMC Center for Health Justice
  • Joseph Betancourt, M.D., M.P.H., President, The Commonwealth Fund
  • Henry Fernandez, J.D., CEO, African American Research Collaborative
  • Aletha Maybank, M.D., M.P.H., Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, American Medical Association
  • Laurie Zephyrin, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., Senior Vice President, Advancing Health Equity, The Commonwealth Fund

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Event Details

Date

Thursday, February 15, 2024
11:00 am EST

Contact

Bethanne Fox, Vice President, Outreach and Strategy

[email protected]

Topics

Health Equity