Dignity Health Systems aimed to embed equity in health systems by establishing safety net hospital programs and social services. A multilingual, multicultural program offering health services and education to underserved communities was created to address social determinants of health and reduce disparities.
Embed Internal Equity Policies and Create Steering Committees in Health Systems
Capacity Building, Health Equity, Health Systems, Infrastructure, Insurance Coverage, Interventions, Leadership, Policy, Repository, Technical Assistance and Training English Coalitions, Community Based Organizations, Health Departments, Health Systems, Healthcare Providers, Nonprofits, Policymakers, Social Services Promising Practice ProgramsBCBS MN hoped to reduce inequities affecting diverse and underserved communities through an organizational and systemic approach to racial and health equity. BCBS MN adapted broad, planned structural solutions for internal equity policies and created steering committees to embed equity in health systems.