Not long ago, a friend of mine died a week after delivering her baby. As her friend, I was devastated. As an obstetric nurse, I was baffled – my friend was black, over 35 years old, and had a pre-existing…
This webinar is the second in a two-part series that looks at racial equity in the drug development system, from investment all the way through access. This forum will focus on equity in the patent system, clinical trials, healthcare delivery, and affordability.
With COVID-19 cases still high and the Biden-Harris administration newly in place, it has never been more important to acknowledge and address racial disparities that are being exacerbated by the pandemic. In a series of blogs and interviews, Kaiser Permanente…
As the pandemic surges and the nation prepares for a new administration, it has never been more important to acknowledge and address racial disparities that are being exacerbated by COVID-19. In a series of blogs and interviews, Kaiser Permanente leaders…
Kaiser Permanente’s Institute for Health Policy invites you to join a two-part virtual forum examining racial equity in the drug development system, from research all the way through to access. This first conversation on December 7 will specifically explore racial inequities in drug investment and research and identify new directions for the future.
Over the past year, National Public Radio has been reporting on the high rates of maternal mortality in the U.S. through a special series called, “Lost Mothers.” I’ve been following along on my commute to work, often distressed by stories…
Kaiser Permanente is committed to leveraging technology to create environments where everyone can access high-quality, affordable, clinically-appropriate care. This event brought together leaders from across sectors to share knowledge, spark discussion, and advance collective thinking relating to advances in telehealth.