Key Topics: Health Equity
Addressing health inequities and social determinants of health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” Health inequities are reflected in differences in length of life; quality of life; rates of disease, disability, and death; severity of disease; and access to treatment. Medical groups and health systems are working to reduce disparities in outcomes, address inequities through identifying the social determinants of health, and promote equitable access among patient populations.
At AMGA, we are committed to providing our members with tools to assist in addressing health equity and the social drivers of health (SDOH).
- What are some practical steps to getting started with a health equity initiative in my organization?
- How do you engage with community partners?
- How do you overcome language barriers?
- How do you identify the most vulnerable populations in your community?
- How do you effectively and efficiently screen for social determinants and collect data to identify your vulnerable populations?
- What are some contributing factors to health disparities and social determinants of health?
Featured Health Equity Resources
Featured Health Equity Resources
2024 AMGA Health Equity Forum Summary
Highlights from AMGA’s annual Health Equity Forum, where AMGA members shared best practices for improving health equity and addressing social drivers of health.
Inclusive Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community
Dr. Justin Schweitzer, DO, Director of LGBTQ+ Health and Primary Care at Cooper University Health Care, Cooper Care Alliance. The webinar aims to equip participants with essential information to deliver fair and inclusive healthcare for the LGBTQ+ population.
AMGA Health Equity Playbook Preview
This Playbook focuses on developing the infrastructure to successfully implement DE&I and health equity initiatives, with framework and resources.
Video: Drs. Jerome Finkel and Diane George, Henry Ford Health, on Addressing Health Equity and Social Drivers
Join Us at the Annual Health Equity Forum
November 10-12, 2025
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
What are some practical steps to getting started with a health equity initiative in my organization?
Go Your Own Way
Premier Medical Associates, Atlantic Medical Group, Henry Ford Health, and Allina Health share their distinctive approaches to improving health equity.
2023 AMGA Health Equity Forum Meeting Summary
Highlights from AMGA’s first annual Health Equity Forum, where AMGA members shared best practices for improving health equity and bringing DE&I strategies to life.
AMGA Health Equity Playbook Preview
This Playbook focuses on developing the infrastructure to successfully implement DE&I and health equity initiatives, with framework and resources.
How do you engage with community partners?
Assessing and Developing Community Partnerships
AtlantiCare’s Christian Ragland describes how they are reaching out to their community for innovative partnerships.
2023 AMGA Health Equity Forum Meeting Summary
Highlights from AMGA’s first annual Health Equity Forum, where AMGA members shared best practices for improving health equity and bringing DE&I strategies to life.
Resourceful Partnerships: Leveraging Community Stakeholders and Community Voice
In this video, Novant Health describes their efforts to improve the health of their communities through innovative, cross-sector partnerships to address social determinants of health.
How do you overcome language barriers?
CRC QuIC: Phase 3 Meeting Summary
This meeting summary focuses on improving colorectal cancer screening rates and includes a presentation on confronting language barriers.
How do you identify the most vulnerable populations in your community?
Bots of Gold
This article details how CommonSpirit Health is using artificial intelligence to reach marginalized communities.
From Learning to Action: Combating COVID-19 Disparities
In this video, Atrius Health shares how prioritizing their most vulnerable patients resulted in higher-than-average scheduling, testing, and vaccination rates for minority populations.
How do you effectively and efficiently screen for social determinants and collect data to identify your vulnerable populations?
2024 AMGA Health Equity Forum Summary
Highlights from AMGA’s annual Health Equity Forum, where AMGA members shared best practices for improving health equity and addressing social drivers of health.
CRC QuIC Tip: Geisinger
Geisinger gives some tips on indentifying social determinants of health that impact colorectal cancer screening.
What are some contributing factors to health disparities and social determinants of health?
July/August Industry Insights
BREAKING THE CYCLE
A recent survey highlights a growing focus on social drivers of health.
Summa Health Equity Center
Summa Health creates a center dedicated to improving health equity and shares examples of specific interventions.
Video: Sanford Health’s Natasha Smith on Prioritizing Health Equity and DEI in Strategic Planning
Solutions Library: Where the Best Find Answers
Learn how leading medical groups are adjusting their provider and executive compensation models based on the latest trends and data at amga.org/solutions