MTE #27 - Improving Health Equity in Liver Disease: Less Talk, More Action

Nov 12 2023
Room 103 - Hynes Convention Center
12:30 - 1:15 PM EST

Speakers

Jeffrey V. Lazarus

Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona

Lisa M. McElroy

Duke University

Description

Disparities in health care are associated with worse health outcomes and occur globally in the context of broader inequity. There are many contributors to disparities across health systems, providers and patients, respectively. This session will introduce policy changes and investments needed to systematically improve health equity promoting liver health and that improve clinical outcomes.

Objectives

  • To understand the different levels at which health care disparities occur in hepatology
  • To learn about actionable measures that can improve health equity and clinical outcomes