Leading State Approaches And Communication Strategies To Support Health Equity

Governors are leading the way in addressing health equity in their states and territories to reduce health disparities across multiple areas. For the last year, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices explored ways states and territories are addressing and communicating about health equity across and within these areas. This includes reducing health disparities for people with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and among rural populations. This brief reviews innovative approaches and communication strategies states and territories are employing to address health equity needs.