Mass General to create new center on race and medicine
Patient Safety Monitor Alert
July 28, 2005
Massachusetts General Hospital has announced plans to open a new center to study the gap in medical care experienced between white and minority patients. The proposed Disparities Improvement Center will focus on solutions to close the care gap between white and racial or ethnic minorities.The hospital plans to spend $3 million over the next five years in the center. Much of that money will be used on studies to better understand the disparities and offer possible solutions.
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