Title: How Systemic Racism Contributes to Disparities in Health
Headings: How Systemic Racism Contributes to Disparities in Health
How Systemic Racism Contributes to Disparities in Health
Section 1: The Problem — How Systemic Racism is Connected to Disparities in Healthcare
Health Outcome Disparities
Wealth Gap
Lack of Paid Sick Time
Insurance Disparities
Disparities in Access to Healthy Food
Environmental Hazards
Underfunded Hospitals
Disparities in Access to Care
Racial Disparities in Maternal Care and Outcomes
Racial Disparities in Mental Health Care
Section 2: Causes and Factors — What Contributes to Racial Disparities in Health Outcomes?
Implicit Bias in Healthcare
The Racist History of America’s Healthcare Systems
Fear and Distrust of the Health Care System
Lacking Diversity in Healthcare Professionals
Section 3: Solutions — Ideas for Moving Forward to Address Racial Health Inequity
Diverse Staffing
Creating Education Pathways for BIPOC Doctors
Implicit Bias and Diversity Training for Doctors
Improving Access to Higher Quality Care
Addressing Systemic Social Determinants of Health
Community Education Programs
Collecting Race Data
Empowering Black Patients
Conclusion
About the Author
Ted Chan, MBA
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