The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement.
Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Health Care
Leadership Conference Resources
- Lawmakers Address HHS Report's Lack of Evidence - 2/23/04
- Support Kennedy Amendment and End Minority Health Disparities - Advocacy Letter - 1/23/03
- Racial and Cultural Disparities in Health Care and Health Outcomes - Speech by Wade Henderson - 9/14/01
Fact Sheets
- Minority Health: Quick Facts about Disparities - Families USA
- Frequently Asked Questions about Racial Disparities in Health - Poverty & Race Research Action Council
- Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care Fact Sheet - Dept. of Health & Human Services - Feb. 2000
- Institute for Hispanic Health - NCLR
- Minority Health - Families USA
Reports
- Eliminating Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Care: What are the Options? - Kaiser Family Foundation - 10/24/08
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Health Care: A Chartbook - The Commonwealth Fund - 3/13/08
- Key Facts: Race, Ethnicity and Medical Care, 2007 Update - Kaiser Family Foundation - 2/1/07
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Doctors' Views of Disparities in Medical Care - Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation - May 2002
