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The Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently released the first Implementation Progress Report of the HHS Disparities Action Plan, which details the agency’s efforts to address disparities in health and healthcare among racial and ethnic minorities.Covering the study period from 2011-2014, the report addressing
disparities in coverage and access to healthcare. The report also
highlights HHS’ covers cultural competency of the workforce, advancing
community-based approaches to promote health and wellness, and
furthering research on racial and ethnic health disparities.
The Implementation Progress Report addresses the HHS’ commitment to addressing and eliminating health disparities.
The plan was first released in 2011 and is a comprehensive tool used by the federal government to address health disparities.
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