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Health equity movement faces backlash as institutions scale back initiatives

The health equity movement, which gained significant traction following the murder of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic, appears to be facing a retreat. Many healthcare institutions that once prioritized health equity are now scaling back initiatives, reducing dedicated roles, and shifting focus to broader terms like population health. This shift raises questions about whether these institutions genuinely embraced health equity or merely adopted it as a trend. Experts suggest that a stronger emphasis on the return on investment, beyond just the moral argument, is crucial for sustaining institutional change and improving overall healthcare system performance. AI

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Health equity movement faces backlash as institutions scale back initiatives

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Sachin H. Jain, Contributor ·

    Where Have You Gone, Health Equity?

    Health equity dominated US healthcare discourse after the murder of George Floyd. Today, fewer organizations are talking about it and even fewer are doing anything. Why?