Forum participants examined the challenges of racial health disparities, including institutional barriers to access, a lack of trust in the health care system within underserved communities, the inflexibility of benefits within an antiquated system, gaps in data acquisition and reporting, and lack of cultural competency in the health care system. After deliberating the complexities of the issues and challenging each other on authentic, real-world actions, participants suggested the some strategies as the first steps to bring about equity within health care.
Join AMCP for the 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Priority Issues & Strategies Webinar; The 117th Congress and Biden Administration’s 2021 Policy Outlook Webinar Recording Now Available; Rebate Rule Delayed.
AMCP Letter to President-Elect Joseph R. Biden; President-elect Biden Releases COVID-19 Rescue Package; Presidential Transition Means Potential Changes to Recent Regulatory Actions.
Partnership Forum: Now more than ever, there is an increased focus on health disparities that occur across a multitude of factors, including socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and race. This forum helped identify potential structural issues within the current formulary and benefit design processes that may have led to racial health disparities or inequality.
AMCP congratulates Dr. Vivek Murthy on his confirmation as the U.S. Surgeon General and Dr. Rachel Levine on her confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Health. Each brings a wealth of experience that will serve the American people well and help ensure more people get the health care they need. Read the full statement.
President Biden Signs American Rescue Plan Act; Become a State Advocacy Leader; Students’ Role in Grassroots Advocacy; AMCP Signs Medicaid Stakeholder Letter to Congressional Leaders.