Source: HIStalk
ONC is seeking feedback on a recent white paper that highlights its vision for Health Equity by Design. The organization is formulating strategies to reduce healthcare disparities by including health equity throughout the creation and implementation of health IT policies, programs, and workflows. The approach aids in identifying gaps and disparities and creates an environment where “technology itself anticipates, avoids, and reduces, not exacerbates, health disparities.” Additional outcome goals include mitigating systemic inequities and improving person-centered decision-making, implementing population health interventions, and strengthening public health. Comments can be provided through June 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET.