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An expectant mother, just weeks from her due date, was having difficulty getting to her pre-natal appointments. She needed specialized care for her high-risk pregnancy but couldn’t afford gas for her car. As a result, she was missing these critical weekly appointments with her obstetrician. A pregnancy with prenatal care is more likely to...
MAY 23, 2022 • HEALTH EQUITY
An expectant mother, just weeks from her due date, was having difficulty getting to her pre-natal appointments. She needed specialized care for her high-risk pregnancy but couldn’t afford gas for her car. As a result, she was missing these critical weekly appointments with her obstetrician. A pregnancy with prenatal care is more likely to...
MAY 23, 2022 • HEALTH EQUITY
ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY
In our current system, social drivers affect individuals and communities differently, creating gaps in care and outcomes. Anthem is committed to ensuring everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy.
Learn MoreWHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EQUITY AND EQUALITY?
If asked, most of us would agree that we support equality in nearly every context — the idea that everyone deserves an equal chance to thrive, to be safe, healthy, and happy. Equality is a widely understood concept. The idea of equity, on the other hand, has only gained much-needed attention in recent decades. Equity...
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A morning spent at a mother’s side as she gives birth – the afternoon spent in the office running a business focused on maternal health. For Kenda Sutton-EL, it’s all in a day’s work, and her work is vital. Kenda is co-founder and executive director of Birth in Color RVA, a birth, policy, and advocacy...
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SOCIAL DRIVERS VS. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: UNSTACKING THE DECK
Facing eviction with no time to spare. A man battling multiple complex health conditions suddenly found himself up against that challenge. He was set to be kicked out of his apartment within days for an unpaid bill. How would he be able to focus on improving his health with no roof over his head? The...
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“ALL OF US”: A RESEARCH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE INDIVIDUAL
“The average American commutes one hour a day.” “The average American sees a doctor four times a year.” How many times have you heard statistics like this? The often-discussed “average American” is a combination of the American people’s diverse traits, needs, and experiences to develop one generic point of reference. Most medical care and treatment...
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IMPROVING CULTURAL HUMILITY IN HEALTHCARE
What elements do you consider when you think of a person’s culture? Race, ethnicity, and religion typically are top of mind. However, culture is also shaped by geography, gender identity, values and beliefs, language, family structure and lived experiences. Considering cultural influences and further introducing cultural humility into healthcare can help advance health equity. Failing...
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The terms equity and equality are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re actually different concepts. Equality means that everyone is treated the same. Equity, however, considers each person’s unique situation to ensure that everyone is operating on a level playing field. As the saying goes, equality is giving everyone the same pair of shoes; equity is...
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