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Review of Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities

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A new National Academies committee was appointed to conduct an analysis of federal policies (e.g., social, economic, environmental) that contribute to preventable and unfair differences in health status and outcomes experienced by all U.S. racial and ethnic minority populations. The committee conducted a report with conclusions and recommendations that identify the most effective or promising approaches to policy change with the goal of furthering racial and ethnic health equity.

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Events

Federal Policy to Advance Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Health Equity: Release Webinar

  • July 27, 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webcast
  • Past

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health commissioned the National Academies to convene an interdisciplinary committee to conduct an analysis of federal policies that cont...
Meetings

Review of Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities Meeting 6

  • January 26 - 27, 2023
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This was a closed meeting for committee deliberation.

Review of Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities Meeting 5

  • December 8 - 9, 2022
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This was a closed meeting for committee deliberation.

Review of Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities Meeting 4

  • October 3 - 4, 2022
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a closed meeting for committee deliberation.

Review of Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities Meeting #4 (Part 1b)

  • September 9, 2022
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

At this meeting, the committee invited public input on federal policies that contribute to racial and ethnic health inequities and potential solutions. The committee hosted this public webinar on Sept...

Review of Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities Meeting #4 (Part 1a)

  • September 7, 2022
  • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee met virtually in closed deliberative session on September 7, 2022.
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