Health Equity
AdvaMed is engaged in efforts to ensure our industry is doing its part to mitigate the adverse impacts of health disparities among people and communities of color.
Women’s Health Equity Initiative
AdvaMed is dedicated to ensuring our industry promotes policies and practices that facilitate patient access to innovative technologies that treat women’s health conditions.
New Gap Analysis Reveals Disparities in Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Technologies
Racial and ethnic healthcare disparities in access to advanced interventions have persisted for decades in U.S. healthcare, making clear the need for increased attention and policy action to reduce these disparities. This three-part research series explores the differences in access to certain advanced interventions for underrepresented groups.
Diversity in Clinical Trials Workshop Series
AdvaMed partnered with Meharry Medical College to present a series of workshop discussions identifying tools and approaches to address the lack of diversity in clinical trials.
Health Equity Best Practices
Our members are doing excellent work within their organizations to advance their health equity agendas. AdvaMed is happy to promote and share some of their initiatives to serve as a template for others who may want to engage in similar projects. Please feel free to reach out to these companies directly to learn more.
B. Braun Medical
B. Braun Medical, in partnership with Advisory Board, has implemented a new strategy focusing on patient outcomes, workforce diversity, and community investment to improve peripheral IV insertion. Learn more.
Becton Dickinson (BD)
BD is targeting some of the most pressing global health challenges, including tuberculosis and anti-microbial resistance. They have also developed private-public partnerships and are working with humanitarian organizations. Learn more.
Medtronic
Medtronic is partnering with the Association of Black Cardiologists to encourage clinicians to pursue additional certification to better treat patients with hypertension, especially in underserved communities. Learn more.
Philips
Through the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ program, Medicaid-eligible families in Michigan are able to access premium content through an app to easily find health information and pregnancy-related social services within the state. Learn more.