Using Clinical Registries to Address Disparities in Covid-19-Using Clinical Registries to Address Disparities in Covid-19 (slides)

Using Clinical Registries to Address Disparities in Covid-19 (slides)

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The document highlights a webinar on using clinical registries to address disparities in Covid-19, organized by CMSS in collaboration with the Association of Academic Medical Colleges. The webinar focused on the impact of Covid-19 on minority communities, with key findings showing significant disparities in death rates among different racial groups. Speakers discussed the role of social determinants of health, access to healthcare, and structural inequalities contributing to these disparities.<br /><br />Panelists emphasized the importance of data collection, community engagement, and the need for standardized measurements of demographics and social determinants in clinical research. Initiatives like the UCSF Population Health Data Initiative and the ASH Research Collaborative's Data Hub were presented as examples of efforts to improve healthcare outcomes and address disparities.<br /><br />The discussion also touched upon the challenges faced by minority communities in accessing healthcare, the impact of racism on health outcomes, and the need for community-based interventions. The document concludes with future research directions, including linking clinical registries to population data, ensuring data privacy, and promoting science-based responses.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar shed light on the urgent need to address disparities in healthcare, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, and highlighted ongoing efforts and initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities.

Keywords

clinical registries

Covid-19 disparities

CMSS

minority communities

social determinants of health

healthcare access

structural inequalities

community engagement

data collection

health outcomes