AAMC Joins Coalition to Eliminate Health Care Disparities

The AAMC joined the American Hospital Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives, the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, and the Catholic Health Association of the United States in a joint Call to Action to Eliminate Health Care Disparities.  The coalition will collaborate on strategies to build momentum for efforts to improve the quality of care for each and every patient.  A new Web site, EquityofCare.org, will offer a shared library of tools, best practices, and resources for hospitals, clinicians, and educators.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently published some relevant stories about Social Determinants of Heath and Gaps in Wealth that pertain to our work.  Please see links below:

Health gap:  Minorities are at Risk
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/wellness/122915638.html#start

Wealth gap has reached a peak
http://www.startribune.com/nation/126149573.html