Equity in Health Care Across the States: 6 Things to Know

1. Rhode Island has made the most strides in promoting equity in health care

2. In 37 states, the percentage of low-income elderly adults receiving a high-risk prescription       medication declined

3. The majority of states saw an increase in obesity among low-income and minority adults

4. Premature death rates among racial and ethnic minority populations declined

5. For equity gaps based on income, more states improved than worsened

6. For equity gaps based on race or ethnicity, more states worsened than improved

 

 

Source: Equity in Health Care Across the States: 6 Things to Know, The Commonwealth Fund, Feb 2, 2016