Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity | Director of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s National Commission to Transform Public Health Data Systems
Trust is key when it comes to healthcare. Everyone should be able to go to their healthcare provider and know they’ll be treated with respect and have their concerns taken seriously. I’m heartened to see AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care sharing such valuable insights into how we can improve the data – and care – for our #LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors.
A recent KFF report showed that 24% of LGBTQ+ adults, compared to only 9% of non-LGBTQ+ adults, experienced a negative healthcare experience in the past three years that *worsened* their health. Our health systems cannot improve for all if they aren't accessible and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. We must improve how data is collected for LGBTQ+ individuals if we want to address the disparities they face and create better access to high-quality care. In part one of a three-part AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care feature series, Mandi Pratt-Chapman shares how better data can address pressing health needs in the LGBTQ+ community, discusses how this data can inform providers to best support their patients, and highlights solutions that can create better health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals. More here: https://lnkd.in/e-vKzcZa #HealthEquity #DataEquity
