Brief Description: Hosted in April 2021, this virtual summit titled “Leveraging Transformation from COVID-19 into the Future” overviewed how to apply an equity lens to digital health. Key takeaways included... read more →
Brief Description: This educational module explores health equity and justice, the similarities and differences of equality and equity, the levels of racism, and the relationship between moving upstream and health... read more →
Brief Description: The history of mistreating Black Americans in the medical system is vast, beginning in the era of slavery up to present day. This detailed and deeply researched book... read more →
Brief Description: The US Patent Office has granted at least 40,000 patents on genes, and more are pending. This book highlights the “life patent” gold rush, including its damaging and... read more →
Brief Description: This report highlights the role of health information technology in addressing health disparities. The purpose of this report is to give technical guidance on the design and development... read more →
Brief Description: This article discusses health disparities in the US and Europe, including how the internet plays a role in health outcomes. It proposes potential benefits of eHealth and digital... read more →
Brief Description: Proximate leadership — or leaders who have a meaningful relationship with communities who are systemically marginalized — requires leaders who are a part of or being directly guided... read more →
Brief Description: This report highlights the need for diverse representation in terms of race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, ableism, and gender — especially among startup leadership. View Resource
Brief Description: Commercial algorithms are often used in guiding health decisions. However, one widely used algorithm contains significant racial bias, drastically reducing the number of Black patients identified for extra... read more →
Brief Description: Access to technology and the internet is a known problem in healthcare. This article suggests shifting the focus away from what communities lack — and toward innovating for... read more →