Approach
HEALTH EQUITY FOR ALL
As Black directors and senior leaders in organizations that impact the lives of diverse individuals and communities, our commitment to health equity is focused on helping to ensure that every human being can achieve their full health potential.
Health care and other disparities disproportionately impact Black people. While there are programs designed to help with particular aspects, the reality is that:
- Often, they are temporary ̶ not because they don’t represent a successful approach but because they’re not connected to other viable programs that would allow for a more robust learning exchange based on real-world data and outcomes, and/or
- There is a lack of consistent funding, which threatens their long-term viability.
We believe the most effective route to eliminating disparity is a multi-pronged approach that looks at the needs of the whole person and seeks solutions that build on existing, effective programs while examining new ideas; and connecting programs with policy ̶ specific rules and regulations, which are meant to achieve (or prevent) a specific goal or outcome. This can help to ensure that more people and health care entities ̶ are able to benefit.
To this end, we’re looking to promote data-informed strategies that:
- Ensure access to high-quality care
- Establish culturally appropriate care delivery networks
- Invest in/partner with other organizations to identify long-lasting mechanisms to help diminish the impacts of social determinants of health, and
- Identify/educate burgeoning leaders to increase the number of Black directors/senior executive leaders on Boards and within organizations committed to ending health disparity and inequity.
PEOPLE AND
RESOURCES
Advocating for inclusive talent pipelines and leadership development to ensure diverse representation at all levels of healthcare governance.
INNOVATION AND
RESEARCH COLLABORATION
Facilitating partnerships that drive research, data analysis, and innovative solutions aimed at improving Black health equity.
HEALTH POLICIES AND
REGULATIONS
Influencing legislative and regulatory reforms that promote equitable healthcare access and quality outcomes.
BDHEA is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
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CONTACT US
BDHEA
c/o Deborah Phillips, Executive Director
332 S. Michigan Avenue 9th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
info@bdhea.org