Measuring and addressing health equity: an assessment of cancer center designation requirements

ConclusionOverall, equity requirements were limited. Leveraging the influence and infrastructure of cancer quality endorsements could enhance progress toward achieving cancer care equity. We recommend that endorsing organizations 1) require cancer centers to implement processes for measuring and tracking health equity outcomes and 2) engage diverse community stakeholders to develop strategies for addressing discrimination.
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research