Publications and Reports
Synthesis of the Literature: Racial & Ethnic Differences in Access to Medical Care
Summarizes a literature review from 1985-1999.
Kaiser Family Foundation, October 1999.
Perceptions of How Race and Ethnic Background Affect Medical Care: Highlights from Focus Groups
A summary of findings from twelve focus groups conducted to better
understand how race and ethnic background affect medical care.
Kaiser Family Foundation, October 1999.
Working Without Benefits: The Health Insurance Crisis Confronting Hispanic Americans
Examines reasons behind the coverage crisis and the effect that the lack of health insurance has on the Hispanic community.
The Commonwealth Fund, February 2000.
Disparities in Health Insurance and Access to Care for Residents Across U.S. Cities
Examines health disparities among various communities across the U.S.
The Commonwealth Fund and UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, August 2000.
Race, Ethnicity & Medical Care: A Survey of Public Perceptions and Experiences
A chartpack highlighting the results of a national telephone survey on perceptions of, experiences with, and attitudes about racial and ethnic disparities in medical care.
Kaiser Family Foundation, October 1999.
U.S. Minority Health: A Chartbook
A report on the health care experiences of minorities in the U.S.
The Commonwealth Fund, May 1999.
African-American Health: Study in Black and White
Article examines the "growing body of research" indicating that racism and discrimination in the health care system lead "to lower quality of care for African-Americans."
American Medical Association, May 1, 2000.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Health Insurance and Health Care
Examines health insurance coverage and access to physician services among African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Kaiser Family Foundation, August 2000.
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