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Health equity

Eliminating racial and ethnic health inequities is essential to improve the quality of health care for everyone.


Coverage
reports on the landmark efforts of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to collect and measure data,
understand the systemic roots of inequities, and work with clinicians to build a new, more equitable system.

Making equitable care a priority

Blue Cross signs market-leading contract with fifth Massachusetts health system to support equity in care to hundreds of thousands of members

Overcoming barriers to seek mental health help

A psychiatrist offers insights on inequities affecting the Spanish-speaking community and guidance on getting support

I’m inspired by the urgency of this work

A diverse team brings firsthand insights and broad expertise to landmark health equity work

A bold step to address health inequities

Blue Cross signs groundbreaking contracts with Massachusetts’ largest health care organizations to pay for equity in care

A fresh approach by a physician-led organization

In partnership with Blue Cross, Atrius Health is finding new ways to provide equitable patient care

Challenging barriers to health

Employing data, Steward Health Care Network partners with Blue Cross to eliminate inequities in care

Catalyzing health equity

$25M in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts-funded grants support clinicians’ work to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in care

Read the oped by Blue Cross' CEO and chief medical officer

Time for health plans to take a transparent, collaborative, data-driven approach to eliminating disparities

New payment models will reward quality care and better outcomes

Blue Cross takes transparent, accountable approach to health disparities

How Blue Cross members can pitch in to help create a better system

Innovative approach aims to improve quality, value and equity for all

Medical leaders speak out on racism

Wave of protests against injustice 'turn a stark spotlight on our country’s brutal inequities'

A data-backed perspective on systemic change

As Blue Cross embarks on ambitious new initiative, leading researchers back robust collection and analysis of race and ethnicity information

New nationwide strategy by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Country’s largest health insurance system launches initiative to address ‘unconscionable and unacceptable’ disparities

Massachusetts leaders focus on disparities in care at policy hearing

A renewed commitment to equity, amid intertwined crises of public health and racial injustice

Doctor — and patient — know best

Health care organizations are taking a more collaborative approach to care — with promising results

Diva Docs: Black women physicians speak out on health and race

Our monthly series explores vital medical issues and disparities in care, access and treatment

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