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Part of the Think Cultural Health, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by establishing a blueprint for health and health care organizations.
Designed for physicians and other health care professionals, "Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts" provides guidance and promotes a deeper understanding of equity-focused, person-first language and why it matters.
In February 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop in which speakers shared strategies for individuals, organizations, and communities to advance racial and health equity. This publication serves as a factual summary of the presentations and discussions from the workshop.