Advancing Equity in Diagnostic Excellence to Reduce Health Disparities: A Workshop

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A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize and conduct a public workshop to examine equity in access to high-quality diagnosis to reduce health disparities, supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Workshop participants will consider the current scientific landscape and research opportunities for improving equitable diagnosis within the U.S. health care system, with emphasis on populations at greatest risk of harm from diagnostic errors. The workshop wi...

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Eligibility criteria are focused on organizations, government agencies, and non-profit entities interested in health and medicine.

Funding TypeotherCategories of Funding Activity- Health and Medicine- Policy for Science and Technology

Grantor Contact InformationAdrienne FormentosGrantor Emailaformentos@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional InformationThe workshop will delve into factors creating barriers in access to high-quality diagnosis, strategies to reduce these barriers, professional education to increase cultural competence, and the role of technology in diagnostics. Proceedings-in-brief will be prepared and subject to review. Additional URLs:

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