DRIVING CHANGE

Health Equity

Striving to create a society where all people, wherever they reside, have fair and just opportunities and resources to remove obstacles and attain the best possible physical, mental, and social well-being, the Health Equity Initiative focuses on advancing oral health equity as an essential part of overall health. By addressing oral health disparities, expanding access to care through Medicare and Medicaid dental benefits, and promoting prevention and whole-person health approaches, this initiative works to eliminate barriers that contribute to inequitable outcomes. Guided by research, advocacy, and collaboration, the Santa Fe Group is committed to ensuring that every community can achieve optimal health across the life course.

Advancing a Whole-Person Approach to Women’s Health Research

Big Data and Oral Health Disparities: A Critical Appraisal

The Political Economy of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation in European Oral Health Policy

Investing in oral health: Here’s why the time is now

Health Disparities Interest Group Steering Committee: Oral health for some is not enough, life course approach to oral health

NIH Health Disparities Interest Group's workshop held on September 23, 2024, in collaboration with NIDCR.

Comparing two large data repositories to understand the differences in demographics, health history, and behavioral attributes in populations

Compare data from two massive health databases, uncovering key differences in oral health demographics, health history, and behaviors. It offers a comprehensive look at how these factors contribute to disparities in oral care access and outcomes.

NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Research on the Health of Women

The NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Research on the Health of Women 2024-2028 is now available. The plan outlines strategic goals to guide and inform the National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s-supported research on the health of women.

The Implicit and Explicit Exclusion of People with Disabilities in Clinical Trials

This report highlights exclusionary practices that prevent people with disabilities from participating in clinical trials, discusses how healthcare practitioners’ internal biases and federal policies contribute to the participation rate, and how the disparity affects people with disabilities and the efficacy of clinical trials.