Ending Health Care Disparities
In the United States today, the health of racial and ethnic minorities, poor people, and other disadvantaged groups is worse than the health of the overall population. We believe ending these disparities is one of the most important issues we face as a nation.
This site is designed to be a central source for research and news on health disparities. Here you can find the latest efforts from academia, government, advocates, and health care providers to study and solve health disparities in America.
Bridging the Great Divide: Health Disparities in America
Watch a short video highlighting a tragic problem that kills thousands of people every year—health disparities. Hear from experts on causes and costs of differences that result in poor health outcomes.
What health disparities are and how they affect all Americans.
Research & PolicyLeading research and policy initiatives on health disparities.
ResourcesLinks to organizations working toward equality in health care.
Media & NewsNews stories, videos, and podcasts on disparities in health and health care.
Notes & InsightsStrategy and opinion from Kaiser Permanente leadership and others.
Within Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente’s vision and strategy to equalize health care for our diverse membership.
Notes & Insights
Kaiser Permanente CEO George C. Halvorson on disparities as a civil rights issue.
Research highlights
A new study finds lower prevalence of dementia diagnoses and poorer access to anti-dementia medications among African Americans, Latinos and other ethnic groups compared with whites.