The social determinants of health (SDOH) Health Equity Action Brief provides an overview of the impact of social risk factors on medication use and health outcomes and describes how managed care can develop interventions to address these inequities.
The sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) Health Equity Action Brief includes an overview of the importance of addressing the inequities related to this topic and how managed care can foster an inclusive environment for everyone.
The race, ethnicity, and language Health Equity Action Brief includes an overview of the importance, standards, challenges, and opportunities of these inequities. Additionally, it features examples of how plans are addressing them.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the US, and it is also the most common cancer diagnosed worldwide. In the US alone, approximately 4 million women are diagnosed with the disease.
To engage in meaningful dialogue and identify concrete actions toward addressing health disparities, it is imperative to have a common language that promotes understanding. To that end, AMCP has compiled a glossary of terms that will be useful for managed care pharmacists, other health care professionals, and stakeholders.