Data Book Podcast: Collecting Better Data on LGBTQ+ Patients to Improve Health Outcomes
LGBTQ+ patients experience significant discrimination in healthcare settings and face disproportionate barriers to care, worsening health outcomes. In the latest episode of the Data Book podcast by Chief Healthcare Executive, C.K. Wang of COTA talks about issues facing LGBTQ+ patients in healthcare and how fostering patient trust can help advance health equity efforts and data collection for this population.
LGBTQ+ Community is More Likely to Avoid Routine Healthcare Due to Distrust and Systemic Bias
A recent study by Phreesia Life Sciences and Klick Health identify a stark gap in routine medical care in the LGBTQ+ community. Around 45% of LGBTQ+ patients interviewed at in-person clinic visits thought that pharma truly understands their needs and those of the community, a number that dropped to 30% in trans men and women. Over half of patients said that pharma’s outreach to the community was subpar outside of HIV and pre-exposure prophylactics (PrEP). 54% of patients didn’t know which cancer screenings to schedule, with 45% saying their doctor never brought up cancer screenings.
Webinar – May 21st – Addressing the Intersection Between LGBTQ+ and Parkinson’s Disease Communities
LGBTQ+ identity is a social determinant of health (SODH) associated with limited access to healthcare and worse health outcomes. In [...]
Biden’s LGBTQ Healthcare Anti-Discrimination Proposal Mired in Legal Challenges
An anti-discrimination rule proposed by the Biden administration to protect LGBTQ people is already facing legal challenges. The rule, an [...]
