systemic racism in healthcare

Systemic racism in healthcare refers to the ways in which racial disparities are embedded in the policies, practices, and structures of healthcare systems. This can lead to unequal access to quality care, biased treatment, and worse health outcomes for marginalized racial groups. Factors include socioeconomic inequalities, historical discrimination, and implicit biases among providers. These systemic issues result in minorities often receiving lower standards of care, which contributes to the persistent health disparities observed among different racial communities. Addressing systemic racism requires reforms in policies, education, and healthcare practices to promote equity and fair treatment for all.