Health Disparities

Health disparities refer to preventable differences in health outcomes among various populations, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors. These disparities can result from unequal access to healthcare, differences in education, income inequality, geographic location, and systemic biases. Addressing health disparities requires understanding the root causes of inequities, implementing policies to improve access to care, and fostering community engagement. Professionals in this field work to reduce disparities through research, advocacy, and the development of programs aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and outcomes for marginalized populations.
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  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Managed Care, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Primary Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Telehealth, Economics, Trend Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Health Care Administration, Care Coordination, Health Education, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Disparities, Professionalism, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Health Promotion

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

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    The George Washington University

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Health Equity, Safety Standards, Civil Engineering, Grant Writing, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Community Outreach, Public Health, Community Development, Cultural Sensitivity

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Survey Creation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Continuous Monitoring

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    Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Diversity Training, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Clinical Research Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Informed Consent, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data Presentation, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Care, Policy Development, Data Strategy, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Visualization Software

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Informatics, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Health Information Management, Data Integration, Electronic Medical Record System, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Environmental Science, Action Oriented, Environment, Visionary, Proactivity, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Mitigation

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

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