Circulation

JANUARY 16, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association created a new 2024 Impact Goal with health equity at its core, in recognition of the increasing health disparities in our country and the overwhelming evidence of the damaging effect of structural racism on cardiovascular and stroke health.

Health Disparities 78

Health Disparities COVID-19 Circulation Strokes 78

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The growing chasm in life expectancy across demographic groups in the country underscores an urgent, multifaceted health crisis that cannot be ignored. For cardiologists, this evidence reinforces the need to address the social determinants of health as a clinical priority, reshaping care strategies to bridge these deadly divides.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Education Health Disparities Certification 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Extensive evidence shows that social inequities create health disparities. However, limited information exists on how demographic and clinical factors are associated with social inequities among older patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) during COVID-19.Methods:We

Medicare 40

Medicare COVID-19 Hospital Strokes 40

DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

According to the company, the Duo system adds high resolution thoracic clinical capability, suitable for screening lung cancer, COVID-19 and other pulmonary diseases. Worrell emphasized that the use of this technology by the VA is an important step toward addressing health disparities in this population.

Technology 111

Technology Document Cardiovascular Imaging Cancer 111