Achieving Health Equity : The Role of Law and Policy

• Autore: Yang Y. Tony
• Pubblicazione: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (339 pages)
• Disciplina: 613
• Soggetto topico: Health Equity; Health Services Accessibility; Health Policy; Socioeconomic Disparities in Health; Health Behavior
• Soggetto geografico: United States
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgment -- Chapter 1 Empowering Marginalized Communities: Legal and Policy Levers for Health Equity -- 1.1 Navigating Law, Policy, and Health Inequities -- 1.2 The Purpose and Importance of Examining Health Equity Through Law and Policy -- 1.3 Key Concepts and Definitions -- 1.4 An Ecosystem Approach to Health Equity Law and Policy -- 1.5 An Urgent Imperative -- 1.6 Conclusion: A Roadmap for Equitable Policy Change -- References -- Part I Health Care: Examining Access and Quality -- Chapter 2 Narrowing Health Access Disparities: The Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion -- 2.1 Health Disparities and Insurance Coverage in America: A Century of Change -- 2.2 The ACA's Mechanics and Effectiveness -- 2.2.1 How Did the ACA Increase Health Insurance Coverage? -- 2.2.2 The ACA's Effectiveness -- 2.3 Ramifications of an ACA Repeal -- 2.4 Conclusion: The ACA's Impact on Health Equity Amid Ongoing Challenges -- References -- Chapter 3 Tackling Insulin Affordability: Addressing Systemic Failures and Policy Solutions -- 3.1 Insulin Affordability: Progress, Disparities, and the Need for Systemic Change -- 3.2 State Initiatives on Insulin Affordability: An Overview -- 3.2.1 State-Mandated Diabetes Coverage: Benefits and Limitations -- 3.2.2 State Copay Caps: Limited Impact and Scope -- 3.2.3 State Insulin Safety Net Program: A Limited Solution -- 3.2.4 Biosimilar Insulin: Interchangeability, State Initiatives, and Challenges -- 3.3 Federal Efforts and the Inflation Reduction Act for Insulin Affordability -- 3.4 Policy Recommendations -- 3.5 Conclusion: Addressing Systematic Failures for Equitable Insulin Access -- References -- Chapter 4 Ensuring Equitable Healthcare: Overcoming Language Barriers Through Policies -- 4.1 Challenges and Implications of Language Barriers in Healthcare. ; 4.2 Federal Laws Addressing Language Needs in Healthcare -- 4.2.1 Federal Authority and Related Standards and Guidance -- 4.2.2 The Affordable Care Act -- 4.2.3 Additional Federal Laws and Funding -- 4.3 State Initiatives -- 4.4 Recent Developments and Practical Challenges -- 4.5 Conclusion: Charting a Path to Linguistically Inclusive Healthcare -- References -- Chapter 5 Confronting the US Maternal Mortality Crisis: Addressing Racial Disparities -- 5.1 Racial Disparities Fuel US Maternal Mortality Crisis -- 5.2 Preventable Deaths: Addressing Systemic Barriers via Policy -- 5.2.1 Federal Initiatives: Driving Change in Maternal Health -- 5.2.2 State-Level Initiatives: Medicaid Expansion and Targeted Interventions -- 5.3 Overcoming Fragmentation: Collaboration and Bias Training -- 5.4 Conclusion: Strengthening Legislation: Equity-Focused Interventions -- References -- Chapter 6 Mitigating Algorithmic Bias in Healthcare AI for Equitable Care -- 6.1 Addressing Algorithmic Bias in AI to Ensure Fair Healthcare -- 6.2 Legal Landscape and Challenges in Regulating Algorithmic Bias in Healthcare AI -- 6.3 Collaborative Efforts to Address Algorithmic Bias in Healthcare AI -- 6.3.1 Enhancing Data Quality and Diversity to Address Algorithmic Bias -- 6.3.2 Regulatory Oversight and Transparency in Medical AI Development and Implementation -- 6.3.3 Diverse Teams and Inclusive Datasets: Strategies for Mitigating Algorithmic Bias -- 6.4 Conclusion: Overcoming Challenges in Addressing Racial Bias in Medical AI -- References -- Chapter 7 Confronting Inequities in the US Organ Transplant System -- 7.1 Inequities in Organ Transplantation Disproportionately Affect Communities of Color -- 7.2 Barriers to Specialist Referrals and Data Gaps Perpetuate Inequities -- 7.3 Race-Based Clinical Policies Hinder Equitable Waitlist Placement. ; 7.4 Waitlist Policies Favor Socioeconomically Advantaged Patients -- 7.5 Communication Barriers and Resource Limitations Hinder Diverse Organ Donation -- 7.6 Provider Bias and Insurance Disparities Impede Black Patients' Transplant Access -- 7.7 OPTN Mandates Race-Neutral Transplant Eligibility Calculations -- 7.8 Recommendations for Improving Equity at Each Stage of the Transplant Process -- 7.9 Discrimination Based on Disability in Organ Transplantation Persists -- 7.10 A Comprehensive, Multistage Approach for Equitable Organ Allocation -- References -- Chapter 8 Transforming Blood Donation: Path to Inclusivity and Science-Based Guidelines -- 8.1 Updated FDA Blood Donation Guidelines Promote Inclusivity and Safety -- 8.2 The Evolution of FDA Blood Donation Policies for Men Who Have Sex with Men -- 8.3 Challenging the Constitutionality of FDA's MSM Blood Donation Policies -- 8.4 FDA's New Guidelines Combat Stigma and Promote Inclusivity -- 8.5 Conclusion: Rebuilding Trust and Encouraging Inclusive Blood Donation -- References -- Chapter 9 Addressing Barriers and Disparities in Clinical Trials: FDA's Diversity Plan -- 9.1 Enhancing Diversity in Clinical Trials: Addressing Barriers and Disparities -- 9.2 Legislative and Regulatory Efforts to Enhance Clinical Trial Diversity -- 9.3 Potential Impact of Diversity in Clinical Trials on Medical Outcomes -- 9.4 Limitations and Challenges in Enforcing Diversity Requirements -- 9.5 Strategies to Increase Access and Participation in Clinical Trials -- 9.6 Incentives and Post-Approval Requirements to Promote Diversity -- 9.7 Conclusion: Future Steps and Expanding Diversity Efforts -- References -- Chapter 10 Strengthening the Safety Net to Mitigate Reproductive Health Inequity After Dobbs -- 10.1 Reproductive Health Inequities Post-Dobbs -- 10.2 Maternal Health Inequities Deepen Post-Dobbs. ; 10.3 The Critical Role of Safety-Net Providers -- 10.4 Advancing Equity Through Research -- 10.5 Conclusion: Advancing Equity Amid Reproductive Crisis -- References -- Chapter 11 Advancing Mental Health Equity Through Policies -- 11.1 Disparities in Mental Health Care -- 11.2 Major Shifts Needed -- 11.3 Addressing Root Causes -- 11.4 States as Laboratories for Innovation -- 11.5 Conclusion: Urgency for Mental Health Reform -- References -- Part II Health Behaviors: Exploring the Influences of Exercise, Diet, and Drug Use -- Chapter 12 Promoting Physical Activity: Policy Strategies for Equity and Engagement -- 12.1 Tackling the Global Inactivity Crisis: WHO's Action Plan for a Healthier World -- 12.2 Addressing Inequities in Physical Activity: Inclusive Strategies and Community Engagement -- 12.3 Implementing Inclusive Health Equity Strategies: CDC Guidelines and Community Examples -- 12.4 Leveraging Legal Strategies and Policy Domains to Promote Physical Activity and Address Inequities -- 12.5 Conclusion: Overcoming Challenges in Promoting Physical Activity for Youth of Color -- References -- Chapter 13 Reducing Sugary Beverage Consumption: Regulatory Measures -- 13.1 Consequences of Sugary Drink Consumption -- 13.2 Factors Driving Sugary Drink Consumption Disparities in Communities of Color -- 13.2.1 Sugary Drink Consumption Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Groups -- 13.2.2 Targeted Marketing of Sugary Drinks to Minority Youth -- 13.2.3 Limited Access to Healthy Options in Minority Neighborhoods -- 13.3 Limitations of Current Policies Addressing Sugary Drink Consumption -- 13.4 Policy Strategies for Reducing Sugary Drink Consumption -- 13.4.1 A National Sugary Drink Tax: Recommendations and Considerations -- 13.4.2 Promoting Healthier School Meals and Reallocating Agricultural Subsidies. ; 13.5 Conclusion: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Sugary Drink Consumption -- References -- Chapter 14 Promoting Health Equity via Tobacco Control -- 14.1 Tobacco-Related Disparities -- 14.2 Strategies for Policy Interventions to Foster Health Equity -- 14.2.1 Implementation of Smoke-Free Laws -- 14.2.2 Investment in Anti-tobacco Education and Ad Campaigns -- 14.2.3 Investment in Tobacco Cessation Programs -- 14.2.4 Increase in the Cost of Tobacco Products -- 14.2.5 Regulation of Tobacco Product Sales -- 14.2.6 Raising the Minimum Age for Tobacco Purchases -- 14.2.7 Strengthening Enforcement -- 14.3 Strategizing Policy Implementation to Enhance Health Equity -- 14.3.1 The Comprehensive Approach -- 14.3.2 Minimizing Unintended Consequences -- 14.3.3 Promoting Investment in Tobacco Control -- 14.4 Conclusion: Achieving Equity in Tobacco Control -- References -- Chapter 15 Tackling the Overdose Crisis Through Equitable Harm Reduction Policies -- 15.1 The Need for an Equity-Centered, Harm Reduction Approach -- 15.2 Expanding Access to Naloxone -- 15.3 Providing Safer Use Supplies and Services -- 15.4 Expanding Access to Evidence-Based Treatment -- 15.5 Addressing Structural Determinants and Promoting Health Equity -- 15.6 Investing in Community Development -- 15.7 Reforming the Criminal Justice System -- 15.8 Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions -- 15.9 Enhancing Data Collection and Oversight -- 15.10 Conclusion: Leveraging Resources and Centering Equity in the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis -- References -- Chapter 16 Confronting the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward -- 16.1 Ending the HIV Epidemic: Addressing Social Disparities and Ensuring Access -- 16.2 Addressing Social Determinants: Key to Ending HIV Inequities -- 16.3 Effective HIV Prevention: Education, Access, and Comprehensive Strategies. ; 16.4 Government Response: Progress and Persistent Challenges in HIV Policy.
• Sommario/riassunto: "The Role of Law and Policy in Achieving Health Equity is a comprehensive exploration of how legal and policy frameworks shape the health outcomes of marginalized populations, especially racial minorities. The primary goal is to raise awareness and enhance understating on the role of law and policy in achieving health equity. Informed by research indicating that health is determined 20% by healthcare, 30% by health behaviors, 40% by social and economic factors, and 10% by the physical environment, the book breaks down these factors, demonstrating how law and policy can be used to promote health equity. It is a groundbreaking book specifically tailored for the educated non-legal audiences keen on understanding the critical aspects of health equity law and policy"--
• Titolo autorizzato: Achieving Health Equity
• ISBN: 9781394263752; 1394263759; 9781394263738; 1394263732; 9781394263745; 1394263740
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911020261503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II