Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities have largely been overlooked by health care systems and providers. Unfortunately, there is evidence that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and health care consumers continue to experience discrimination and exclusion from health care services, and also experience disparities in health care and outcomes.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has updated its consumer portal, HealthCare.gov, to include information on health insurance Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published this January 2012 update on the department’s activities to improve Continue reading
This report from Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy describes the lack of foundation funding for Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Continue reading
On December 6, 2011, U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton delivered a historic speech on the human rights of lesbian, Continue reading
The Joint Commission has released a field guide on how to improve communication with and provide culturally competent, patient- and Continue reading
The AAPI Nexus journal, published by the University of California Los Angeles Asian American Studies Center, has released its latest Continue reading
The following are U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ remarks to the National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Continue reading
Effective July 1, 2011, the Joint Commission has added notes to two elements of performance in its accreditation standards for Continue reading
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