Health disparities have a significant impact on healthcare systems and are expected to worsen in the coming decades.
In the US alone, these disparities already cost the healthcare system $320 billion annually, with projections to reach $1 trillion by 2040.
Disparities are driven by factors including geographic location, socioeconomic status, language barriers and lack of access to healthcare.
These inequalities are often compounded for individuals who belong to multiple underserved groups, such as low-income individuals with limited language fluency, making them more vulnerable to delayed or inadequate care.
So, why are health inequities so impactful, and what can we do to bridge the gaps?
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