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Telehealth and Telemedicine Offer Significant Benefits for African Americans The following is an excerpt of an article written by CHA president, Natalie Burke, for the Washington Informer in May 2010. The partisan bickering that underpins the continuing healthcare debate threatens to overshadow a key contributor to poor health outcomes: inequities and disparities in access to quality health care between minority and majority populations. Deliberate planning and action is required to effectively address these inequities. The recently passed health care legislation is but the first step. I am pleased that the current health insurance reform legislation works to increase access to care for millions of un-served and under-served populations. However, I cannot ignore that we are still miles away from addressing the significant health disparities perpetuated by broken and biased systems, most often experienced by African Americans. Health insurance reform cannot have the intended, comprehensive effect if we fail to address issues that marginalize our communities and limit equal opportunities for good health. To maximize the impact of increased access to care, we must complement these important legislative efforts with multifaceted solutions that leverage technology and innovation.
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