Roslyn M. Brock’s Post

I was excited to see this recently released report from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) illuminating the crucial role of comprehensive and rigorous race and ethnicity data in the pursuit of health equity. "Combatting entrenched health disparities demands a concerted, cross-sectoral approach involving healthcare providers, insurers, researchers, community organizations, advocacy groups, and policymakers. This collective endeavor hinges on the availability of robust, transparent data on race and ethnicity to establish a common foundation for understanding and assessing interventions aimed at promoting health equity. Encouraging stakeholders to embed principles of data equity into their practices, CLASP and the Data Equity Coalition advocate for enhanced data standards across governmental and healthcare spheres." At its core, data serves as the linchpin for comprehending the scope and nuances of health inequalities. I've seen a lot of movement by health systems and public agencies toward collecting more meaningful race and ethnicity data, but we still have a long way to go. #healthequity #dataequity https://lnkd.in/g82f-BGf]

Equitable data collection can greatly improve health equity efforts. By leveraging data as a catalyst for change, organizations can gain deeper insights into the root causes of health disparities, develop targeted interventions, and measure the effectiveness of equity-driven initiatives. As we work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system, standardizing data collection practices will be key to advancing health equity, driving innovation, and improving health outcomes for all. #HealthEquity #HumanHealth #Data

The long-awaited update to federal standards for collecting race and ethnicity data by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is a significant step forward. This revision, the first since 1997, aims to improve the accuracy and inclusivity of health data collection. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) established the Data Equity Coalition in September 2023. The coalition advocated for clearer data collection standards, including race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, and gender identity. They also emphasized the importance of disaggregated race and ethnicity data collection and the uniform adoption of the updated OMB standard across all healthcare stakeholders. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02rvf9G0

Women with self-identified ER+, HER2- #MetastaticBreastCancer (MBC) commute an average of 25.4 miles to their oncologist’s office, according to a recent survey. Learn more about other survey findings on access to care: https://bit.ly/3zbhu6E

I am honored to share our latest results from our work developing and validating a patient-reported experience measure for women Veterans’ VA health care. In this qualitative analysis we more closely examine women Veterans’ experiences of discrimination in VA, including structural and interpersonal discrimination and how gender-based discrimination compounded across additional axes of marginalization. We also highlight women Veterans’ responses to the discrimination they experience and strategies they employ to protect themselves and get needed care. Although these strategies were potentially costly in terms of time, money, or emotional labor they demonstrate the tenacity and resourcefulness of women Veterans in the face of challenges. https://lnkd.in/gZWk2UFh

Today, on International Women's Day, I ask that you take a moment to recognize the disparities that exist for women, especially women of color, to receive adequate healthcare. According to research from Jillian McKoy at Boston University, black women are more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to die from cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, lupus, and several cancers. This is a pressing issue that hits home for many of us, including myself, following the unexpected loss of my mother in January. As we seek to #InspireInclusion this #IWD2024, let's be advocates and change agents for women who are not heard or taken seriously with their healthcare concerns. Let's attend doctor visits with our loved ones. Let's help them monitor and track symptoms, reactions and side effects. In doing so, we will work to address this disparity head-on and ensure that everyone has access to fair, humane, and compassionate medical care. Take action today, and every day, to make a difference. #InternationalWomensDay #HealthcareDisparities #ChangeAgents

Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, but did you know that black women are 49% less likely to be diagnosed with this condition compared to their white counterparts? This alarming statistic sheds light on the disparities in healthcare that persist within our society. It's crucial to raise awareness, advocate for equitable healthcare access, and support all women in their journey towards diagnosis and treatment.  #EndometriosisAwareness #HealthEquity  #SupportAllWomen

"Change happens from the bottom up." Flow with Hanna to hear how, "some women win the battle and get to a diagnosis and a treatment plan", others don't have access. Most importantly, Hanna reminds us: "If we stay quiet, the issue is going to stay quiet." https://lnkd.in/e-hFQeGS #howsyourflow #patientadvocacy #womenshealth #menstrualhealth #bleedingdisorders

Health outcomes are strengthened when there is investment in quality data collection and solution implementation.

Listen for perfect examples of why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion education remains crucial. To claim otherwise is either ignorant or diabolical, period.