National Business Group on Health: Effective Health Communication – Guidance for Employers
This guide from the National Business Group on Health describes best practices for effective communication about health issues that would Continue reading
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National Quality Forum Seeks Comments on Draft Healthcare Disparities and Cultural Competency Measures
The National Quality Forum is seeking public comments on its draft Healthcare Disparities and Cultural Competency Measures. One essential step Continue reading
Families USA: Medicaid – A Lifeline for Blacks and Latinos with Serious Health Care Needs
This report from Families USA, the American Diabetes Association, the American Lung Association, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Continue reading
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Update on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published this January 2012 update on the department’s activities to improve Continue reading
Joint Commission: Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community
The Joint Commission has released a field guide on how to improve communication with and provide culturally competent, patient- and Continue reading
Commonwealth Fund: National Scorecard on U.S. Health System Performance, 2011
The Commonwealth Fund’s Commission on a High Performance Health System has issued its 2011 National Scorecard on U.S. Health System Continue reading
National Quality Forum Call for Healthcare Disparities and Cultural Competency Measures
The National Quality Forum (NQF) has issued a call for healthcare performance measures related to healthcare disparities and cultural competency Continue reading
HHS Secretary’s Remarks to National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
The following are U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ remarks to the National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Continue reading
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