Health Care & Hospital Law
Mar. 11, 2024
The time is now for a proactive approach to inclusive healthcare
Health equity initiatives are not only moral imperatives, but also increase precision in health outcomes and mitigate legal risks. Healthcare organizations must embrace inclusive practices that foster a healthcare environment where every individual receives dignified and equitable care.
Jeannine Taylor
Deputy General Counsel
Keck Medicine of USC, Office of the General Counsel
The intersection of Black History Month and Women's HerStory Month is an ideal opportunity to contemplate how we address disparities in healthcare that are impacted by visible factors, such as race, gender identity and pigment; as well as less visible social determinants of health, such as housing, transportation, and communal support. Our community holds a shared ethical obligation to address health equity. However, mitigation of legal exposure also presents a stron...
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