Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #122180

Nicole Lurie, MD, MSPH, Paul O'Neill Alcoa Professor of Policy Analysis, RAND, 1200 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, 703 413 1100 x 5127, lurie@rand.org

This presentation will discuss potential actions that both the federal and state governments can take to address racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. These include not only some current activities, but additional activites that leverage the leadership and purchasing power of governmental entities. Some private sector initiatives will also be described.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will be able to describe actions that Federal and State governments can take to address disparities.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

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