Health Equity: Leading the Change
Free CME
High-quality primary care is only one piece of a much larger puzzle that can improve health outcomes. Multidimensional factors like social determinants of health, inclusivity and health equity aren’t just on the periphery of health care — they are imperative to the role of family physicians in their communities.
This health equity education course is designed to help medical professionals better understand and implement how to actively work towards providing more equitable and compassionate health care.
- Striving for health equity
- Addressing social determinants of health
- Supporting vulnerable populations
- Championing economics and policy to reduce health disparities
- Understanding the impact of climate change on population health
High-quality primary care is only one piece of a much larger puzzle that can improve health outcomes. Multidimensional factors like social determinants of health, inclusivity and health equity aren’t just on the periphery of health care — they are imperative to the role of family physicians in their communities.
This health equity education course is designed to help medical professionals better understand and implement how to actively work towards providing more equitable and compassionate health care.
- Striving for health equity
- Addressing social determinants of health
- Supporting vulnerable populations
- Championing economics and policy to reduce health disparities
- Understanding the impact of climate change on population health
Learning Objectives
Point out the multidimensional factors impacting health equity in the U.S.
Determine practice strategies to address social determinants of health
Provide care in an inclusive and safe environment for vulnerable patients
Consider opportunities for health equity advocacy regarding payment structure for value-based reimbursement models
Explain the impact of climate change on population health
Course details
This online CME is free to all users. Each of the five main content areas are presented as an asynchronous online session. Listen to prerecord lectures, dive into downloadable readings, and explore additional supplemental learning activities — all at your own pace wherever you learn best. A pre- and post-test will provide an opportunity for self-assessment.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Championing Economics and Policy to Reduce Health Disparities
Striving for Health Equity
Supporting Vulnerable Populations
Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Population Health
Alisahah J. Cole, MD
Brian E. Frank, MD
Brisa Urquieta de Hernandez, PhD
Jewell Carr, MD, FAAFP
Kellia J Hansmann, MD, MPH
Sonia Lopez