In January 2022, Health Affairs created the Health Equity Fellowship for Trainees (HEFT) with the purpose of increasing the quantity and quality of manuscripts published on the topic of health equity, ...

Over the past decade or so, health systems have been adding new roles to their leadership teams, such as chief innovation officer, chief population health officer and chief wellness officer. Last ...

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has announced the launch of two new certification programs for health care professionals.

Igniting Hope 2025, focused on “Building a Community Plan for Health Equity,” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has pulled information on health equity for the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through Section 1115 waivers. Now, CMS is ...

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) recently received the new Health Equity Accreditation Plus for 21 of its affiliated Medicaid plans from the National Committee for ...

Putting this life-changing treatment within reach of all New Yorkers, regardless of their income level, will improve public health. It's also smart fiscal policy. Credit: Getty Images. Over 8 million ...

This article presents challenges and solutions regarding health care–focused large language models (LLMs) and summarizes key recommendations from major regulatory and governance bodies for LLM ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will restrict federal funds for state-based programs that go toward certain priorities like rural broadband and student loan repayments. The ...

Dr. Dennis Godby, a Sacramento-based doctor, hopes to raise awareness for mental health, clean water, food access, and ...