By David Meyers MD, Francis Chesley MD, & Kamila Mistry PhD MPH – We as a country are facing a critical moment in grappling with the legacies of racism and inequality that cut across our society. We at AHRQ are acutely aware of the enduring racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities embedded in our healthcare system.
By Arlene S. Bierman MD MS & David Meyers MD – During American Heart Month, we’re reminded that heart disease remains the Nation’s leading killer—claiming more than 600,000 lives each year and imposing considerable distress to millions of American families.
By Dr. David Meyers – One of the greatest joys of being a family physician is celebrating with patients who have set a health goal and achieved it—the new father who quit smoking, the busy teacher who made the time to get back in shape and who completed her first 5K race…
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