Report: Health Coverage Gaps, Medical Racism Perpetuate Racial Disparities In U.S. Health System

Health care disparities between white people and members of most other racial and ethnic groups persist across all U.S. states, fueled by lower rates of health insurance coverage and discriminatory practices in medical settings, according to a new report released by the Commonwealth Fund. The report Thursday (April 18) calls on Congress to address the longstanding disparities by extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, enacting policies that support continuous coverage and simplify enrollment in Medicaid and allowing all...