Publication Date
7-1-2024
Journal
Advances - JACC
DOI
10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101050
PMID
39130032
PMCID
PMC11313050
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
7-31-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
American College of Cardiology (ACC), cardiovascular disparities, community engagement and partnerships, health equity, health equity education, health equity frameworks, innovative health care technology, racial and ethnic health disparities, social determinants of health (SDOH), workforce diversity in cardiology
Abstract
Advancements in cardiovascular (CV) disease management are notable, yet health inequities prevail, associated with increased morbidity and mortality noted among non-Hispanic African Americans in the United States. The 2002 Institute of Medicine Report revealed ongoing racial and ethnic health care disparities, spearheading a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health and systemic racism to develop strategies for CV health equity (HE). This article outlines the strategic HE approach of the American College of Cardiology, comprising 6 strategic equity domains: workforce pathway inclusivity, health care, data, science, and tools; education and training; membership, partnership, and collaboration; advocacy and policy; and clinical trial diversity. The American College of Cardiology's Health Equity Task Force champions the improvement of patients' lived experiences, population health, and clinician well-being while reducing health care costs-the Quadruple Aim of Health Equity. Thus, we examine multifaceted HE interventions and provide evidence for scalable real-world interventions to promote equitable CV care.
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