Organizations and Research Institutions
Health Professionals For Diversity (HPD)
HPD is a coalition of more than 51 medical, health, and education organizations that represent thousands of the nation's health care providers and educators. The coalition, coordinated by Association of American Medical Colleges, is dedicated to educating both health professionals and the general public about the importance of diversity for an effective health care workforce.
HHS - Bureau of Health Professions (HRSA)
HRSA Bureau of Health Professions programs help to assure access to quality health care professionals in all geographic areas and to all segments of society. BHPr puts new research findings into practice, encourages health professionals to serve individuals and communities where the need is greatest, and promotes cultural and ethnic diversity within the health professions workforce.
Kaiser Family Foundation: Minority Health
Focuses on efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care access.
Kaiser Family Foundation: Why the Difference Initiative
An initiative to raise physicians' awareness about disparities in cardiac care. Web site includes link to guidelines designed to improve cardiac care outcomes, the evidence on racial/ethnic differences in cardiac care, and other resources.
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