Chronic health conditions in the disparities population, the impact on practice settings, sociopolitical factors and stakeholders; one US city’s solutions to address the issues and how nurses can advocate for change–a DNP nurse reflection

Abstract

more needs to be done, that providing social support and services, and partnering with healthcare systems are strategies that will decrease the disparities, improve health equity, and reduce healthcare spending. The US Department of Health and Human Services2 in its efforts to bridge the disparities gap launched Healthy People 2020, a continuation of Healthy People 2010, with a goal to improve the health of all populations. Along with this are a growing number of initiatives and partnerships aimed at addressing the many issues including the social determinants of health to improve population health and wellbeing. These initiatives outline the actions that cities and communities across the nation in partnership with healthcare systems are taking to deal with the problems.3