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Use of Clinical Algorithms That Have the Potential To Introduce Racial/Ethnic Bias Into Healthcare Delivery (Open for submission until 11:59 p.m. ET on April 16, 2021) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking information from the public on clinical algorithms that are used or recommended in medical practice and any evidence on clinical algorithms that may introduce bias into clinical decision making and/or influence access to care, quality of care, or health outcomes for racial and ethnic minorities and people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

As we commemorate Black history month, let's reflect on the impactful "Jessica's Story" an excerpt from Daniel E. Dawes' book, "The Political Determinants of Health" which highlights the inequities faced by BIPOC communities and preventing them from achieving their best health. Please take a moment to watch this animation and share with your communities! Watch Animation

January 25, 2021– Google CEO, Sundair Pichai, shares their message regarding providing grants to help create equitable access to COVID-19 vaccination sites.The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine will be an integral collaborator in this effort as they will work to collect COVID-19 vaccination data that will aid in providing the resources needed to health providers and community leaders to educate and build trust amongst vulnerable communities who are not receiving the access to vaccines that they need. Read Google’s Full Message: https://blog.google/technology/health/vaccines-how-were-helping

CDC Foundation WEBINAR Thursday January 28, 2021 12:00–1:00 PM ET The COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain our nation’s health systems, and burden communities nationwide. Safe and effective vaccines are in early stages of distribution, and vaccine campaigns face a variety of challenges that could hinder their success. At this event, CDC COVID-19 Response Vaccine Task Force Chief Medical Officer Amanda Cohn, MD, will present the latest information about available vaccines and current vaccine distribution plans, in conversation with CDC Foundation President and CEO Judy Monroe, MD. Afterwards, leaders from community-based organizations (CBOs) will join the conversation to discuss…

Through the COVID-19 Pandemic, the United States has truly been challenged with many hardships affecting our quality of life, healthcare and economy. In this timely report, titled, Community Health and Economic Prosperity: Engaging Businesses as Stewards and Stakeholders- A Report of the Surgeon General, raises awareness of the current state of health in our nation.  This report raises the issues of health disadvantages that individuals face and how business leaders can engage, respond and reinvest in their locally burdened communities. With fourteen detailed best practices and recommendations to follow, we are clearly guided to understand why and how the health of our economy is…