INTRODUCTION
Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a buzzword reference in healthcare, driven by ongoing events that have illuminated a system struggling to fairly accommodate an increasingly diverse population with complex, evolving needs. In doing so, widespread inequities and gaps in access to and delivery of care have been exposed worldwide. Activating programs that address diversity, equity, and inclusion directly affects patient health outcomes, quality of life, and cost of care – impacting the communities served and the way healthcare organizations and professionals interact with and treat patients from diverse backgrounds.
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