Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare from Coursera

The second course of the Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare specialization you will journey through a survey of critical drivers of racial inequities in healthcare. These critical drivers need to be known in order to implement interventions that can achieve health equity.

You will explore issues that arise around the financing of healthcare in the U.S, and how this system enables race-based disparities. You will then explore the multiple dimensions of access to care, and how various dimensions perpetuate racial inequities in care. You will also discuss the historical backdrop of mistreatment in healthcare settings that remains pervasive among racial groups. And finally, you will unpack implicit bias and how these biases influence diagnosis and treatment patterns among different racial groups.

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Week 1 | Financing of Healthcare

Welcome to Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare! This week, we will learn about how financing in the U.S. healthcare system works, how public health insurance systems are administered, and how these systems contribute to racial health inequities. We will examine this through insurance systems and hospitals. The many different insurance systems and hospital systems and how they connect financially are actually complex web.

Week 2 | Issues of Access to Care and Healthcare Disparities

This week, we will learn about what access to care actually means. To fully address healthcare access, there must be an effort to improve different areas to access. We will also examine the role of geography and place as it relates to racial inequities in healthcare.

Week 3 | Mistreatment of Racial/Ethnic Groups

This week, we will learn about the long history of mistreatment of racial/ethnic groups in healthcare settings and in advancing biomedical innovation and understand why mistreatment is a cause of racial inequity in healthcare vs. the concept of mistrust.

Week 4 | The Role of Race in the Practice of Medicine

Race and racism show up in many aspects of healthcare and the practice of medicine. This week, we will examine modern-day racism and discrimination and how this shows up in healthcare. We will also examine the sources of where racial equity begins to show up in medicine through mechanisms of diagnosis and treatment patterns.

Week 5 | Implicit Bias in Healthcare Treatment

Prejudice and discrimination are not only conscious but also show up in society and healthcare through unconscious means. This week, we will take a deep dive into implicit bias, and how it impacts the practice of medicine.

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This course is the second of a specialization series on addressing racial health inequity in healthcare

Designed for healthcare professionals, students, and advocates seeking to understand and address racial inequities in healthcare

Taught by an experienced instructor who is recognized for their work in addressing racial health inequities

Examines the historical and systemic factors that contribute to racial inequities in healthcare

Provides practical strategies and interventions for addressing racial inequities in healthcare settings

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Learners who complete Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Health Policy Analyst

An expert in health care policy is in charge of developing and putting into effect policies that improve the kind and standard of medical care provided to people. Taking this course can help you succeed in this position because it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will be useful in developing policies that aim to lessen these disparities and guarantee that everyone has access to high-quality medical care.

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Health Equity Researcher

A researcher in health equity examines the many factors that affect health disparities between various population groups and works to find answers. This course can help you be successful in this position since it will give you a thorough grasp of the underlying causes of racial inequities in healthcare. With this knowledge, you'll be able to design research projects that look into these disparities and come up with remedies to solve them.

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Health Care Administrator

A healthcare administrator plans, directs, and oversees healthcare delivery in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This course may be useful to you in this capacity since it will provide you with a better grasp of the underlying causes of racial disparities in healthcare. This knowledge will be useful in creating and putting into effect policies and procedures that promote health equity and guarantee that all patients receive high-quality care.

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Public Health Educator

A health educator collaborates with people to help them make healthy decisions and lifestyle changes. This course can be beneficial to your success in this position because it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will aid you in developing and delivering educational programs that address these disparities and promote health equity.

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Social Worker

A social worker assists people in overcoming personal and social challenges that have an impact on their health and well-being. This course can help you succeed in this position because it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will be useful in providing culturally competent care to your customers and advocating for policies that promote health equity.

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Health Care Consultant

A health care consultant helps healthcare organizations improve their operations, efficiency, and quality of care. This course may be useful to you in this capacity since it will provide you with a better grasp of the underlying causes of racial disparities in healthcare. This knowledge will help you to better understand the challenges that healthcare organizations face and to develop solutions that promote health equity.

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Insurance Underwriter

An insurance underwriter evaluates and assesses the risk of insuring individuals and organizations. This course can be beneficial to your success in this position since it will provide you with a better grasp of the underlying causes of racial disparities in healthcare. This knowledge will help you to better understand the risk factors that contribute to health disparities and to make more informed underwriting decisions.

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Nurse

A nurse provides direct patient care and works to promote health and well-being. This course can be beneficial to your success in this position since it will provide you with a better grasp of the underlying causes of racial disparities in healthcare. This knowledge will help you to provide more culturally competent care to your patients and to advocate for policies that promote health equity.

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Physician

A physician diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. This course can be beneficial to your success in this position since it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will aid you in providing more culturally competent care to your patients and advocating for policies that promote health equity.

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Health Care Data Analyst

A health care data analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to improve the quality and efficiency of health care. This course can be beneficial to your success in this position since it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will aid you in identifying and addressing disparities in health care data and in developing interventions to promote health equity.

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Health Care Lobbyist

A health care lobbyist represents the interests of health care providers and organizations before government agencies. This course may be useful to you in this capacity since it will provide you with a better grasp of the underlying causes of racial disparities in healthcare. This knowledge will help you to better understand the challenges that healthcare providers and organizations face and to advocate for policies that promote health equity.

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Health Care Journalist

A health care journalist writes and reports on health care issues for the public. This course may be useful to you in this capacity since it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying factors that contribute to racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will help you to write more in-depth and insightful articles about health disparities and to advocate for policies that promote health equity.

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Pharmacist

A pharmacist dispenses medications and provides advice on their use. This course may be useful to you in this capacity since it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will help you to better understand the health disparities that your patients face and to provide more culturally competent care.

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Epidemiologist

An epidemiologist investigates the distribution and patterns of health-related states or events in a population. This course may be useful to you in this capacity since it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will help you to better understand the health disparities that exist in the population and to develop interventions to promote health equity.

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Biostatistician

A biostatistician applies statistical methods to solve problems in biology and medicine. This course may be useful to you in this capacity since it will provide you with a solid foundation in the underlying causes of racial disparities in health care. This knowledge will help you to better understand the health disparities that exist in the population and to develop statistical models to identify and address these disparities.

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