Dr. Aja McCutchen and Dr. Mena Boules discuss the ethical imperative of equitable healthcare delivery, focusing on social determinants of health (SDOH). They present case studies highlighting disparities in care based on insurance status and other socioeconomic factors. The article underscores the need for systemic changes to address these disparities and ensure justice in healthcare delivery, particularly in gastrointestinal health. Efforts such as CMS’s new measures to collect patient-level SDOH data are essential steps toward achieving equity.
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