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The Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently released the first Implementation Progress Report of the HHS Disparities Action Plan, which details the agency’s efforts to address disparities in health and healthcare among racial and ethnic minorities.
Covering the study period from 2011-2014, the report addressing disparities in coverage and access to healthcare. The report also highlights HHS’ covers cultural competency of the workforce, advancing community-based approaches to promote health and wellness, and furthering research on racial and ethnic health disparities.
The Implementation Progress Report addresses the HHS’ commitment to addressing and eliminating health disparities.
The plan was first released in 2011 and is a comprehensive tool used by the federal government to address health disparities.
By The Numbers
25.1
percent
of Latinos remain without health insurance coverage