National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the 63.7 million Hispanic people in the U.S. This month, Telligen aims to highlight the health disparities impacting Hispanic Americans and the initiatives working to address and reduce these healthcare gaps.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH), Hispanic Americans are at greater risk of various health conditions due to a lack of preventive care and health insurance, as well as language barriers. In 2022, almost 28% of Hispanic adults didn’t have health insurance compared to Black (13.3%), White (7.4%), and Asian (7.1%) adults.
Enhancing health literacy and providing culturally sensitive care can empower Hispanic individuals to take advantage of the preventive healthcare services available to them. Find resources below to advance health equity for Hispanic people this month and beyond:
- Get Preventive Care webpage
- Understanding the Health Needs of Diverse Groups of Hispanic Medicare Beneficiaries (PDF)
- Improving Care for People With Limited English Proficiency (PDF)
- Guide to Developing a Language Access Plan (PDF)
- Latino Connection’s website
Telligen is proud to offer our own suite of health equity solutions to identify and eliminate healthcare disparities to improve health for all. Learn more at Telligen.com/health-equity.