Helping Underserved Neighborhoods Get the Care They Need

Health care leaders in Boston are helping residents in traditionally underserved communities get the resources they need to improve their health. Local health organizations are developing creative solutions to educate and engage all local residents—from seeking input from patients with diabetes to building comprehensive public health awareness campaigns. These efforts are led by Greater Boston- AF4Q, one of RWJF’s Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) communities, which has brought together providers, patients, employers and insurers to help improve regional health care.

 

This program is a part of a larger effort by AF4Q to boost the overall quality of health care in communities across the country and provide models for national reform.

 

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