Lack of data is still viewed as a barrier to making progress with health equity. COVID-19 has uncovered some stark realities of how the virus has disproportionately impacted communities of color; however, the United States still needs more comprehensive data to make additional headway through the pandemic for those who remain most vulnerable.
Three leaders from Sutter Health, a not-for-profit healthcare network in Northern California, recently spoke with Modern Healthcare to show how data is a major driver in their efforts.