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African-American history is living history, building upon what has been established as well as establishing new blocks to build upon. Mississippi is profoundly rich in African-American history, being “ground zero” for so much of our collective experiences.
As we say farewell to 2021’s African-American History Month, we here at
The Mississippi Link give a special salute to seven Living Legends among us, those who have been in the trenches for decades and still pushing forward their progressive boundaries.
These Mississippians are reflective of the resilience of our collective heritage. The Hon. Constance Iona Slaughter-Harvey describes it this way:
Health Equity Can Save Hospitals Millions, Improve Patient Safety
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Health equity and equality are seen as social justice issues in healthcare but rarely is this viewed as a factor in the total cost of care for patients. One estimate is that more equitable healthcare in the US could reduce $93 billion in excess medical care. Dr. Maria Hernandez, President and COO of Impact4Health, explains how health equity can lead to better care, improved patient safety and save hospitals millions.
The cost of excessive care due to health disparities is estimated to be upwards of $93 billion.
This is a difficult time to address inequity but the earlier a hospital can adopt cultural competency, inclusive leadership strategies, the faster improved outcomes will emerge.
Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Related to COVID-19 jamanetwork.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jamanetwork.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.