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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 and health outcomes.
Webinar Series: The Benefits of Integrating Oral Health Into Overall Health
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Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the US.
Read MoreJustice Department Publishes Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule under Title II of the ADA to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities.
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Improving Dental Care Access for Vulnerable Populations
Dental care presents more financial barriers compared to other health care services. Racial and ethnic minorities, people in rural counties, and populations covered by public insurance particularly struggle with dental care access. There are significantly fewer dentists per capita in rural counties compared to urban counties.
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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.
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