THA is proudly committed to addressing inequality in the healthcare system in our state.
Health disparities cause adverse impact to individuals who are minorities, LBGTQ, and/or low income.
Studies have shown that these groups are more likely to have chronic conditions along with higher rates of mortality and poorer health outcomes.
THA is working to address these inequalities by:
- Providing information and guidance on these issues through the THA Council on Inclusion and Health Equity, which promotes strategies to help member hospitals develop culturally competent leaders and staff to improve health outcomes in the communities they serve.
- Placing doctors, nurses and other medical staff in underserved areas including communities with large minority populations. There are shortages and unequal distributions of the healthcare workforce in Tennessee and the Tennessee Center for Workforce Development supports programs that recruit and place clinicians in shortage areas.
The existence of health disparities in our nation is a challenge, but not an insurmountable one. It requires everyone working together to address this issue because we can all be part of the solution. At THA we believe we are all better together
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