No more Band-Aid solutions — 4 Black healthcare leaders on why it’s time to treat racism like the systemic disease it is

Early on in the COVID-19 crisis, we were told that this infectious disease is “the great equalizer.” It knows no geographic boundaries, doesn’t care what your politics are, and kills people from all walks of life. More recently, though, another truth has emerged: People of color, particularly blacks, are far more likely to die from the coronavirus than whites — a stark reminder of the social inequities that plague our society.

Race in America and Healthcare: Bridging the Gap

Early on in the COVID-19 crisis, we were told that this infectious disease is “the great equalizer.” It knows no geographic boundaries, doesn’t care what your politics are, and kills people from all walks of life. More recently, though, another truth has emerged: People of color, particularly blacks, are far more likely to die from the coronavirus than whites — a stark reminder of the social inequities that plague our society.

An Important COVID-19 Message from TLN’s CEO, Antoinette Hardy-Waller

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Viewpoint: Who’s in the room where it happens will define our post-pandemic healthcare system

Early on in the COVID-19 crisis, we were told that this infectious disease is “the great equalizer.” It knows no geographic boundaries, doesn’t care what your politics are, and kills people from all walks of life. More recently, though, another truth has emerged: People of color, particularly blacks, are far more likely to die from the coronavirus than whites — a stark reminder of the social inequities that plague our society.

EWOC 5TH ANNIVERSARY 2020 UPDATES

We are all experiencing and managing through unprecedented times with fast-paced changes happening across the country in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. As many of you know communities of color are being disproportionately impacted by this pandemic.

Push for diverse hospital leadership begins at the top, Leverage Network CEO says

Increasing diversity and inclusion on leadership teams and governing boards is more of a focus at healthcare organizations as the U.S. population shifts and companies look for new perspectives.

“Good Directors Understand How and Where They Can Add the Most Value.”​

John W. Rogers Jr., the chairman, c0-CEO and chief investment officer of Ariel Investments, has decades of experience serving in boards, including McDonald’s, Nike and The New York Times Company. He shared compelling insights about how to be an effective director and building cultures of diversity with me and David Reimer, the CEO of Merryck & Co. Americas, an executive mentoring firm.

New Initiative to prepare African-American executives for corporate directorships in healthcare

The Leverage Network, Inc., a membership organization dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion on the boards of healthcare companies, has established a sponsorship with Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and international executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles

Three Ways for African-American Healthcare Leaders to Succeed

We recently participated in Mediaplanet’s Diversity in Healthcare campaign where we united with like-minded industry leaders to raise awareness and discuss the current state of diversity in the healthcare field focusing on the number of Blacks

Why Ending Disparities in Health Care Must Start at the Top

Diversity at the top of an organization translates to how well it will serve different patient populations