Describe the balance of health equity vs. health disparity as a focus in this report. Does the report lend itself to a health equity lens, how so or how not? How might this report be strengthened by a clearer focus on health equity or, if you find the health equity focus to be clear, explain your position.

Assignment Question

Imagine you are a mid-level health administrator. You have been tasked to present a summary and critique of HHS_Plan to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities to your director. Your director is supportive but not well-informed about issues of health inequity. Your summary of this report is a key opportunity to shape the thinking of your administrator. If the report is “bad,” you can bring this to his/her attention before they read it independently and move to apply its findings in your work; if the report is “good,” you have the opportunity to use the strength of a national report to state your case as an advocate for health equity. https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_legacy_files//151711/DisparitiesActionPlan.pdf Identify the component of the health system in which you are employed or would like to be employed. This should be the lens through which you approach your task. Review and critique the HHS Report, paying specific attention to the Introduction/Background, New opportunities, and Vision/Purpose. Describe the balance of health equity vs. health disparity as a focus in this report. Does the report lend itself to a health equity lens, how so or how not? How might this report be strengthened by a clearer focus on health equity or, if you find the health equity focus to be clear, explain your position.