We Ask Because We Care

We Ask Because We Care

The five major health systems in Cincinnati are asking patients to identify their race, ethnicity, and preferred language (R/E/L). The Institute of Medicine’s 2002 report Unequal Treatment detailed consistent evidence of disparities of care provided in the United States. By collecting patient R/E/L data, hospitals can pinpoint possible differences in care and areas for improvement.

“We as a nation are aware there are health disparities. Cincinnati as a community wants to address it,” said Emily Seitz Pawlak, Mercy Health divisional director of patient access
 

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