Health care is a human right but racial disparities persist in both health care access and health outcomes in the District. Black residents shouldered the uneven health burdens of the pandemic, making up the vast majority of virus-related deaths, while grief, financial instability, and social isolation have brought on a national mental health crisis. DC must continue to be a leader in expanding health care access and reducing disparities by adequately funding core health programs and removing unnecessary barriers to care.
Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Despite Slight Increase in Number of Uninsured, District Continues to Have High Rates of Health Coverage
By Wes Rivers • September 16, 2014 • Health Equity
Blog
Back to Basics: Profiles of DC’s Key Health, Housing and Tax Assistance Programs
By Jenny Reed • August 15, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Health Equity / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Health Reform Means Big Changes for Medicaid Eligibility Rules and Processes
By Soumya Bhat • August 12, 2014 • Health Equity
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