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Health Equity Cannot Be Achieved Without Data Equity

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To reduce inequities in the U.S. health system, the Data Equity Coalition is calling for standardized data collection methods around race, ethnicity, language (REL), sexual orientation, gender identity (SOGI) and disability status through a new series of issue briefs.

Key Points: 
  • "Data standardization is crucial to advancing health equity and creating a better system of health—one centered on trust," said Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO, Kim Keck.
  • Data disaggregation allows us to detect differences, if they exist, between and within populations, and to design policies and programs that can help eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity."
  • More equitable data is key to addressing the health care system's persistent inequities—especially as it relates to mental health care access for members of underserved communities."
  • "The National LGBTQ Task Force urges the expansion and improvement of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics data collection to improve health equity.

Manifest MedEx Now Exchanging Real-Time Health Data Under the CalHHS Data Exchange Framework for Participants

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024
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Manifest MedEx (MX), the largest nonprofit qualified health information organization (QHIO) for the CalHHS Data Exchange Framework (DxF), announced today it is securely exchanging permitted health data in real time on behalf of DxF participants, including with other QHIOs, marking a new milestone in the implementation of the DxF.

Key Points: 
  • Manifest MedEx (MX), the largest nonprofit qualified health information organization (QHIO) for the CalHHS Data Exchange Framework (DxF), announced today it is securely exchanging permitted health data in real time on behalf of DxF participants, including with other QHIOs, marking a new milestone in the implementation of the DxF.
  • The nearly 200 organizations that selected Manifest MedEx as their data exchange intermediary in the DxF Participant Directory are now successfully meeting their health data sharing obligations under AB 133, state law that requires most healthcare entities in California to exchange health and social services information beginning this year.
  • In addition to clinical information from providers’ electronic health record systems, Manifest Medex shares DxF-required administrative health data from payers, including adjudicated claims and encounters from health insurers and health plans.
  • Organizations interested in using Manifest MedEx as their DxF intermediary should reach out to Manifest MedEx at [email protected] and ensure they have updated their organization listing in the DxF Participant Directory.

New Coalition Addresses Health Equity Challenges through Inclusive Data Collection

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星期四, 九月 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and 17 partner organizations announced the formation of the Data Equity Coalition, a new partnership to improve health outcomes through better, more accurate and more representative data on race, ethnicity and language (REL) and sexual orientation and gender identification (SOGI). Developing a standardized approach to this important data can be critical to ensuring everyone in America has an equal opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

Key Points: 
  • The lack of comprehensive data to better understand these challenges as well as archaic standards for collecting it are contributing factors to the growing health equity gap.
  • The Data Equity Coalition will focus on the following:
    Education on the importance of data as a critical pillar in advancing health equity.
  • "Data is the lifeline of modern health care and after decades of collecting health data, NMQF is concerned about the limitations of available comprehensive standards for REL and SOGI data," said Dr. Gary A. Puckrein, NMQF president and CEO.
  • "The formation of the Data Equity Coalition marks a shared commitment to not only advancing health care equity but also enabling targeted solutions to better meet the needs of underserved groups.

Recent Legislation Targeting the Rights of Trans Individuals Deepens Concerns Around the Mental Health of LGBTQ Communities

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星期三, 四月 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we grapple with numerous states across the country enacting harmful anti-LGBTQ legislation, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation's leading suicide prevention organization, calls upon local legislators to reject anti-trans legislation and encourages people to rally around the LGBTQ community by asking their elected officials to enact laws supporting these individuals.

Key Points: 
  • It's important to emphasize that it's not an individual's LGBTQ identity that elevates risk for suicide.
  • We take our responsibility to educate the public about mental health and suicide very seriously, especially when communities are at increased risk.
  • This directly threatens the physical and mental health of our community and poses an increased risk for deterioration in mental health.
  • LGBTQ individuals need and deserve access to quality physical and mental healthcare and I, with AFSP, will continue to advocate for the fundamental human rights to health and safety."

Diverse, Inclusive Data Leads to Better Health Outcomes and Healthier Communities

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星期二, 三月 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) in partnership with the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is proud to release recommendations for improving and standardizing data collection methods around race, ethnicity, and language (REL) and sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) to reduce health disparities and increase access to higher-quality care for underserved populations.

Key Points: 
  • Significant inequities exist throughout the U.S. health care system, resulting in preventable negative health outcomes for historically marginalized racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and LGBTQ+ communities.
  • Our data must be as diverse and inclusive as our nation's population," said BCBSA President and CEO Kim Keck.
  • "Standardized, precise data provide opportunities for insurers, health care providers and patient advocates to design and implement targeted health solutions to better meet the needs of disproportionately impacted communities.
  • Through the adoption of comprehensive data collection standards, we can address health inequities head on and create a better system of health for all Americans."

COTA Announces New Financing from Deerfield Management and Prior Investors To Accelerate Cancer Research and Treatment Innovation

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星期二, 十月 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COTA, Inc., an oncology real-world data and analytics company, announced its latest financing by an investment fund managed by Deerfield Management, a healthcare investment firm. Deerfield invests across the life science, medical device, diagnostic, digital health, and health service industries at every stage of evolution. In conjunction, COTA announced it has raised additional capital from existing investors. The company will use this new funding to further expand its real-world data platform and services in order to drive more efficient and inclusive drug development in oncology. Perella Weinberg Partners LP served as exclusive financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal advisor to COTA on this transaction.

Key Points: 
  • Perella Weinberg Partners LP served as exclusive financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal advisor to COTA on this transaction.
  • New financing will help COTA expand RWD platform & services to drive more efficient and inclusive drug development.
  • Founded by oncologists, COTA is committed to creating a precise, patient-first approach to cancer care through the use of real-world data.
  • To learn more about COTA and how to fast-track improvements in cancer care and treatment with comprehensive and diverse real-world data and analytics, visit cotahealthcare.com.

The Fenway Institute: Health care sector has a critical role to play in mitigating harm to sexual and gender minorities caused by policies that limit access to care

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星期二, 七月 26, 2022
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BOSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Perspective essay published July 23, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine provides guidance on how the health care sector can mitigate the harm to sexual and gender minorities (SGM) caused by recently enacted and proposed legislation that limit access to care. The "Triple Aim framework" offered by the authors of the Perspective outlines a process by which providers, payers, researchers, and policymakers can enhance SGM patients' care experiences, improve population health, and reduce per capita costs of care.

Key Points: 
  • "Leaders from all sectors of health care have a responsibility to enact new ways of providing care, collecting data, and designing systems that support health equity and protects the health of sexual and gender minorities."
  • A national survey of transgender people found that nearly one-quarter (23%) reported that they avoided necessary health care for fear of mistreatment by providers.
  • "First, they directly limit access to lifesaving, evidence-based health care.
  • "Achieving the Triple Aim for Sexual and Gender Minorities" was published July 23, 2022 by the New England Journal of Medicine and is available online here .

First Clinical Guidelines Published for Collecting Pediatric Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data

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星期三, 四月 20, 2022
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BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association examines methods that pediatric primary care practices can use to collect and document sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) information with children and adolescents. The study contributes important new knowledge to the field of SOGI data collection in health care settings.

Key Points: 
  • "Providing space for discussing sexual orientation and gender identity, making appropriate referrals, and encouraging family acceptance of sexual and gender minority (SGM) identities is critical for the health and well-being of children and adolescents."
  • Clinicians can bring up the topic of sexual orientation and gender identity during the visit, such as the social history of the pediatric visit, with a brief explanation of the purpose of the questions.
  • Questions about gender identity can begin around age 3, soon after many children are first able to verbalize their gender identity.
  • "Pediatric sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in the electronic health record," is the latest paper by Fenway Health-affiliated scientists, researchers, and clinicians that offers guidance on creating LGBTQIA+- affirming clinical practices.

North Carolina Bar Association Appoints Michael Roessler to New Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee

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星期四, 二月 10, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- James Scott Farrin Partner Michael Roessler has been appointed to the North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) new Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- James Scott Farrin Partner Michael Roessler has been appointed to the North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) new Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee.
  • SOGI's goal is to secure full equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community in the NCBA, the legal profession, and society.
  • In addition to the NCBA, Roessler is also a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.
  • He is licensed to practice law in both South and North Carolina and is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in workers' compensation law a certification that fewer than 1% of all attorneys licensed to practice in North Carolina can claim.

Fenway Health Research Shows that Health Care Centers in Cities that Enforce LGBTQIA+ Non-discrimination Collect More Complete Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data

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星期五, 九月 10, 2021

"We have known for some time that collection of patient SOGI data is essential for improving health care access and quality for LGBTQIA+ people.

Key Points: 
  • "We have known for some time that collection of patient SOGI data is essential for improving health care access and quality for LGBTQIA+ people.
  • "This study finds that structural anti-LGBTQIA+ stigma is clearly associated with incomplete and inconsistent patient SOGI data collection in federally qualified health centers.
  • An examination of first-year SOGI data reporting by federally qualified health centers found that sexual orientation data were missing from 77 percent of patients; gender identity data were missing from 62 percent.
  • "City-level Structural Stigma and Patient Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection at U.S. Health Centers, 2018" is available online ( https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306414 ).