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Sherbourne Health "[has] seen firsthand the value of timely, affirming care for trans and non-binary individuals. We also rely on evidence-based data, which repeatedly confirms that informed, affirming care for trans and non-binary people makes a measurable difference to their health, wellbeing, and ability to survive and thrive." Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2CQqEwv

The impact of #Medicalgaslighting crosses all marginalized and minoritized populations. These latest findings from KFF are informative. They also validate how far the industry has to go in heeding the ethical tenets of autonomy, beneficence, fidelity, justice, and nonmaleficence, as well as ensuring that all patients feel #safe, #seen, #heard, and #valued. #DEIB #inclusivecare #ethicsmatter #LGBTQIAplus #healthcaredisparities #ethicalprinciples #ethicaltenets #interprofessionalimpact Michael Garrett Beck S. Moore Joseph Schneier CMSA Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies

“LGBT adults are at least twice as likely as non-LGBT adults to report having a negative health care experience in the last three years that caused their health to get worse (24% v. 9%), made them less likely to seek health care (39% v. 15%), or caused them to switch health care providers (36% v. 16%)” Nothing about the data in this KFF report is shocking, but it is horrifying. If you’re a health system or a care provider and you’re not thinking about how to actively create welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA folx, your health equity strategy is severely lacking. We are avoiding care and that has very real consequences. #healthequity #DEI #LGBTQIA #healthcare

Health is No Joke Our health—mental, physical, social, and financial—is crucial to each of us. Fortunately, I live in a society where healthcare is available for all. However, the quality of care is not equal for everyone. Biases and systemic issues often let down women and other historically marginalised groups. Here are some examples: - Women are less likely to be diagnosed with heart disease because their symptoms often differ from "typical" male symptoms. Women experiencing heart attacks are 50% more likely to be misdiagnosed, leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes. - Black women are five times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than white women, and women of mixed ethnicity are three times more likely (MBRRACE-UK Report 2020). - Black people in the UK are four times more likely to be sectioned than white British people (NHS Digital, Mental Health Act Statistics 2019-2020). - Women with disabilities are 35% less likely to have attended cervical screening compared to women without disabilities (Public Health England). - 56% of LGBTQ individuals reported experiencing discrimination from healthcare providers, including being refused care and subjected to harsh or abusive language (Center for American Progress, 2017). - 32% of adults with disabilities had difficulty accessing healthcare services in the past year, compared to 15% of adults without disabilities (NHS Digital, Health Survey for England 2018). - Research is underfunded for diseases more prevalent in these groups, such as autoimmune diseases for women and sickle cell disease for black people. The system is broken and needs fixing. That’s why I’m excited to support two events in June focused on addressing these issues: - 5th June: Professional and Corporate Performance: The Parallels - an in-person event in London by Christina Ioannidis discussing how corporations can harness human performance to improve the bottom line and the role of allyship in driving health equity. - 11th June: HAQ Session 01 - A virtual interactive workshop organised by Katya Veleva to identify barriers to equitable healthcare and develop both systemic and immediately applicable solutions. Hope you can join us. #DadJokes #Health #Inclusion #Equity

At SameSky Health, advancing health equity is central to our mission, and every day, we work with our health plan partners to achieve it. A cornerstone of that effort is working to help plans collect health-equity-related data, including race, ethnicity, and language (REL); sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI); and the social determinants of health (SDOH). We have resources available to help you understand the importance of these efforts. If you missed our webinar earlier this year, you can view the recording — or, read our industry brief on the topic. Access both resources here, and learn how we can support your plan in this important mission, while helping close gaps in care, and improving quality measures: https://sames.ky/3zmDhFr

This article on how AAPI Americans have experienced microaggressions and the health impact was part of our case study work with one of clients, but has lessons for people looking to drive equity in any field. Read it here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gbJw3fh9 Let's work together to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. #LeadwithEquity #WorkplaceEquity #AAPI #MentalHealth

At SameSky Health, advancing health equity is central to our mission, and every day, we work with our health plan partners to achieve it. A cornerstone of that effort is working to help plans collect health-equity-related data, including race, ethnicity, and language (REL); sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI); and the social determinants of health (SDOH). We have resources available to help you understand the importance of these efforts. If you missed our webinar earlier this year, you can view the recording — or, read our industry brief on the topic. Access both resources here, and learn how we can support your plan in this important mission, while helping close gaps in care, and improving quality measures: https://sames.ky/3zmDhFr

May is National Women’s Health Month, a time to focus on the unique health needs of women. This year, Crossroads wants to shed light on the challenges faced by women with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Women with SUD often encounter barriers to treatment, including stigma, fear of legal repercussions, and the risk of losing custody of their children. During National Women’s Health Month, it’s crucial to create a supportive environment where women feel safe to seek help and receive the care they need without judgment. Let’s use this month to advocate for better resources, support systems, and policies that recognize and address the needs of women with SUD. #womenshealthmonth #women #addiction #addictiontreatment #recovery #recoveryispossible

This is why it is so important to understand the difference between educated and experienced LGBTQIA Affirming providers and providers who “treat all patients the same.” The LGBTQIA population needs providers who understand and have the resources and experience to combat the unique healthcare disparities the LGBTQIA population faces. Too often than not, healthcare systems implement a version of sensitivity training or “canned education” on non-discriminatory language as part of their annual credentialing. Unfortunately this is often the only LGBTQIA specific training most providers ever receive. This data shows the outcome of this poor approach to inclusive care. Healthcare systems and healthcare education needs to invest in the training required to fully understand the nuanced differences and culturally-specific needs of all marginalized groups, including the LGBTQIA population which unfortunately remains underserved and forgotten in regard to healthcare in the U.S. Allyship is not a self-proclamation, it is earned daily. 🖤🤎🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜