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