2021 Commonwealth Fund study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in health care persist in every US state, even in high-performing systems.
Racial and ethnic disparities in health care are evident in every US state, even in those with robust health systems, according to a new analysis by the Commonwealth Fund. The report found that health system performance is worse for many people of color compared to white people, even in high-performing states. Six states had better-than-average health system performance among all racial or ethnic groups, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and New York, but racial disparities were still observed.
April 18, 2024
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