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August 17, 2021, Vol 326, No. 7, Pages 587-680 | Racial and Ethnic Disparities and Inequities in Medicine and Health Care

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):e2018085. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.18085
Original Investigation

Association of Race and Ethnicity and Medicare Program Type With Ambulatory Care Access and Quality Measures

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):628-636. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.10413

This observational study uses data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey from 2015 to 2018 to compare differences in rates of enrollment, ambulatory care access, and ambulatory care quality for minority beneficiaries vs White or multiracial beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare plans.

Trends in Differences in Health Status and Health Care Access and Affordability by Race and Ethnicity in the United States, 1999-2018

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):637-648. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9907

This cross-sectional survey study examines 20-year trends in the racial and ethnic differences in self-reported measures of health status and health care access and affordability among US adults.

US Health Care Spending by Race and Ethnicity, 2002-2016

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):649-659. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9937

This study examines health care spending for 6 race and ethnicity groups across 6 types of care—ambulatory, emergency, inpatient, nursing facility, prescribed pharmaceuticals, and dental—from 2002 through 2016 in the US.

Trends in Gestational Diabetes at First Live Birth by Race and Ethnicity in the US, 2011-2019

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):660-669. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.7217

This cross-sectional analysis uses data from the National Center for Health Statistics to quantify annual rates of gestational diabetes in individuals at first live birth among Hispanic/Latina, non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic Black, and non-Hispanic White individuals in the US from 2011 to 2019.

Research Letter

Proportions of Faculty Self-identifying as Black or African American at US Medical Schools, 1990-2020

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):671-672. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.10245

This study examines differences in proportions of US medical school faculty who self-identified as Black or African American between 1990 and 2020 based on data from the Association of American Medical Colleges Faculty Roster.

Viewpoint

Race and the Patient-Physician Relationship in 2021

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):595-596. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12454

This Viewpoint discusses the effects of racism on the patient-physician relationship, the challenges that persist in the United States related to social and political determinants of health, and strategies for improving the patient-physician relationship and eliminating racial interference.

Uplifting the Latino Population From Obscurity to the Forefront of Health Care, Public Health Intervention, and Societal Presence

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):597-598. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.11997

This Viewpoint examines ways to enhance representation of the Latino community in the US health care workforce and to address their specific health care needs in order to address health care disparities.

Toward Healing and Health Equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Populations

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):599-600. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9441

This Viewpoint discusses the racist rhetoric that has been aimed at Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander individuals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the importance of recognizing the special challenges of this population in achieving health equity for all.

Everyone Must Address Anti-Black Racism in Health Care: Steps for Non-Black Health Care Professionals to Take

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):601-602. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.11650

This Viewpoint highlights the effects of anti-Black racism on Black clinicians and patients, explains the difference between superficial and meaningful efforts to exert change, and itemizes meaningful actions that can assist in the effort to end systemic racism.

Promoting Racial Justice and Equity in Academic Medicine: Moving Beyond the Honeymoon Period

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):603-604. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9324

This Viewpoint discusses the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners in organizations and how these experts must work in partnership with leaders to enhance equity.

Diversity in Leadership at Academic Medical Centers: Addressing Underrepresentation Among Asian American Faculty

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):605-606. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12028

This Viewpoint discusses anti-Asian bias and marginalization in the US, the proportions of Asian American medical students and practicing physicians, and the proportions achieving the leadership and management positions of full professor or department chair.

Structural Racism and Scientific Journals—A Teachable Moment

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):607-608. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12105

This Viewpoint discusses the ways in which structural racism denies racial and ethnic minority groups opportunities for advancement in academic medicine and scientific publication, details several actions critical for promoting equity at medical journals, and calls for leadership of medical journals to promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through antibias and antiracist organizational principles and practices.

Partnering With the Faith-Based Community to Address Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Outcomes Among US Black and Latino Populations

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):609-610. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12652

This Viewpoint discusses the low rates at which Black and Latino individuals in the US are being vaccinated against COVID-19 and how the National Black Church Initiative plans to address gaps in vaccination as well as other health care disparities.

A Piece of My Mind

Ninety-six Paces of Privilege

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):611-612. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.10645

In this narrative medicine essay, a critical care physician reflects on the safety and permanence offered by the sidewalk in front of her home and notes how it beckons her to look beyond and consider the experiences of those without sidewalks.

Editorial

Ending Structural Racism in the US Health Care System to Eliminate Health Care Inequities

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):613-615. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.11160

Racial and Ethnic Differences in Gestational Diabetes: Time to Get Serious

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):616-617. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.7520

Equity and the ÌÇÐÄvlog

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):618-620. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9377
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    Advancing Equity at the ÌÇÐÄvlog—Self-Reported Demographics of Editors and Editorial Board Members
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Updated Guidance on the Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Science Journals

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):621-627. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13304
Medical News & Perspectives

Ãœberantibodies From Recovered COVID-19 Patients Could Spur New Therapeutics and Vaccines

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):589-590. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12915

This Medical News article describes how ultrapotent antibodies discovered in patients who recovered from COVID-19 could be key players in new treatments and vaccines.

News From the ÌÇÐÄvlog

Worse Cardiovascular Outcomes Found in Disadvantaged Areas

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):591. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13200

African American Women More Likely to Die of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):591. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13107

A Simple Approach to Relieve Teens’ Anxiety and Depression

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):591. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13201

Millions of Older Adults Need Simple Bathroom Modifications

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):591. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13202
News From the Food and Drug Administration

New Option for Patients With Allergy to Chemotherapy Component

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):593. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13258

Cyclosporiasis Action Plan Aims to Reduce Food Contamination

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):593. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12884

First Oral Blood Thinner Is Approved for Children

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):593. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13259
Global Health

Urgent Efforts Needed to Increase Access to Clean Water, Sanitation

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):592. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.12211

Long-term, Affordable PrEP Cuts New HIV Infection Rate

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):592. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13122

Air Pollution’s Effects on Newborns’ Thyroid Hormones

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):592. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13123
Poetry and Medicine

This Is How

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):678. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.8804
JAMA Revisited

Does Race Interfere With the Doctor-Patient Relationship?

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):679-680. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.10464
Comment & Response

Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Scientific Journals

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):673. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9268

Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Scientific Journals

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):673-674. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9271

Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Scientific Journals

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):674. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9265

Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Scientific Journals—Reply

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):674-675. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.9274

Use of Antimicrobials in a Cohort of US Nursing Homes

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):675-676. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.8972

Use of Antimicrobials in a Cohort of US Nursing Homes—Reply

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):676. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.8975

A Systematic Review of Filtering Facepiece Respirator Reprocessing

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):676-677. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.8938

A Systematic Review of Filtering Facepiece Respirator Reprocessing—Reply

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JAMA. 2021;326(7):677. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.8941
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JAMA. 2021;326(7):587-588. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.18083
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