Diversity in Medicine
News
Blacks and Hispanics have higher inpatient use for mycosis fungoides
Findings reinforce need to maintain “higher index of suspicion” in these patients.
Perspectives
Disparities and racism in health care
In order to tackle structural racism in health care, organizations must take a multifaceted approach.
News
Black inpatients at higher risk for poor safety outcomes
The gaps were widest surrounding surgical care.
News
High obesity rates in Southern states magnify COVID threats
At least 29 states have green-lighted obesity for inclusion in the first phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That could overwhelm government...
Perspectives
Inclusivity needed in PHM fellowships
We collectively hold the responsibility of maintaining inclusivity and support of our PHM colleagues with and without board certification.
News
JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
Practice Management
Racism in medicine: Implicit and explicit
Health care systems need to move toward equity rather than focusing on equality.
News
Primary care journals address systemic racism in medicine
Each family medicine publication plans to implement different changes.
News
Chinese American families suffer discrimination related to COVID-19
In a sample of Chinese American parents and children, reports of racial discrimination during the pandemic were common.
HM20 Virtual
HM20 Virtual: Combating racism in medicine
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, the pandemic of racism is not.