Prioritizing Equitable Care: Lessons from SIU Medicine

The United States has, in the past few decades, lagged far behind other industrialized nations in terms of health access while soaring above the rest in healthcare costs. These problems do not affect all demographics equally, with underserved and marginalized communities bearing the brunt of the impact. In a new article in The State Journal-Register, Dr. Jerry Kruse of the SIU School of Medicine explains how his healthcare system implemented their Triple Aim Plus One plan to tackle health inequity.

According to Kruse, “Half of the “Plus One” was a call for a more enjoyable health care system for all, and half was a clear statement about health equity. On an individual basis, health equity has a double meaning and cannot be achieved unless there is equity in both access to care and equity in the delivery of care. On a population basis, health equity also has a double meaning. Systems of care must develop programs that give all people a reason to trust the system and that eliminate disparities in health outcomes.”

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(Source: The State Journal-Register, March 26^th, 2022)