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1 online resource (3 unnumbered pages, 46 pages) |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Presents the HHS Disparities Action Plan which proposes a set of Secretarial priorities, pragmatic strategies, and actions to be implemented department-wide to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. |
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Title from title screen (viewed Jan. 15, 2016). |
| Summary |
The HHS Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities outlines goals and actions HHS will take to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities. With the HHS Disparities Action Plan, the Department commits to continuously assessing the impact of all policies and programs on racial and ethnic health disparities. It will promote integrated approaches, evidence-based programs and best practices to reduce these disparities. The HHS Action Plan builds on the strong foundation of the Affordable Care Act and is aligned with programs and initiatives such as Healthy People 2020, the First Lady's Let's Move initiative and the President's National HIV/AIDS Strategy. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 36-38). |
| Subject |
Discrimination in medical care -- United States -- Prevention.
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Health and race -- Government policy -- United States.
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Minorities -- Health and hygiene -- Government policy -- United States.
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Medical policy -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Equity -- United States.
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Healthcare Disparities -- legislation & jurisprudence. |
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Healthcare Disparities -- ethnology. |
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Health Policy. |
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United States. |
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Health and Human Services action plan to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities |
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Running title: Nation free of disparities in health and health care |
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Also known as: HHS Disparities Action Plan |
| Gpo Item No. |
0445 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
HE 1.2:D 63/5 |
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