Can Medicine Become More Equitable? - Addressing Racial Disparities in Healthcare

Explore the ongoing challenges of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare through this thought-provoking panel discussion from Aspen Ideas: Health 2022. Delve into the progress made since the landmark 2002 Institute of Medicine study on unequal treatment, examining the persistent impact of structural racism on health outcomes for minorities. Gain insights from experts as they discuss topics such as COVID-19's disproportionate effects, disparities in pain management and heart attack treatment, and the concept of "medical apartheid." Analyze the role of political will, policy changes, and cultural shifts in creating a more equitable healthcare system. Consider the implications of recent events like the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Affordable Care Act on health equity. Reflect on the importance of data, sustainability of progress, and the need for continued vigilance in addressing racial inequalities in medicine. Discover initiatives like the Institute of Healing Justice in Medicine and draw inspiration from the work of figures like Paul Farmer in the ongoing fight for health equity.

Has progress been made in the past 20 years
What progress has been made
What progress has happened through your lens
Roe vs Wade
Affordable Care Act
Re reckoning
Optimism
Sterilization
Consent
Structural Racism
Race Inequality The Health of Our Nation
Understanding the Data
Can they be sustained
Sexual harassment in medicine
Race in medicine
The backlash
No room for complacency
There is a fear
Institute of Healing Justice in Medicine
Paul Farmer
Conclusion