Principles for Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care Under Healthcare Reform

Abstract

Principle 1: Provide Insurance Coverage and Access to High-Quality Care for All Americans; Principle 2: Promote a Diverse Healthcare Workforce;Principle 3: Deliver Patient-Centered Care; Principle 4: Maintain Accurate and Complete Race/Ethnicity Data to Monitor Disparities in Care; Principle 5: Set Measurable Goals for Improving Quality and Ensure That Goals Are Achieved Equitably for All Racial and Ethnic Groups;