Washington Post deputy business editor Damian Paletta speaks with Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), David Madland, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and Valerie Wilson, director of the ...

Colleen Moretti: What is considered a healthcare disparity, and what are some of the most common disparities seen in cancer care? Dr. Miriam Atkins: The definition of healthcare disparities, there are ...

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Chronicle of Philanthropy report on Dexter Hall's advocacy for hiring staff with lived experience in community-focused organizations, emphasizing their ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Significant improvement was reported in children who have follow-up visits to a headache clinic, although Black patients and patients on Medicaid were less likely to complete these ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Black, Hispanic/Latino and other populations are underrepresented in health care, starting at the medical school ...

New research reveals that the number and complexity of cancer clinical trials since 2001 have varied across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with economic growth contributing to disparities, ...

Also called “financial PTSD,” it affects many entrepreneurs, especially in Black and brown communities where we have added layers of economic disparity. The good news is that here is the exact way you ...

A nationwide U.S. assessment of estimated cancer risk from airborne toxics shows that risk is concentrated in urban communities, those with lower incomes, and those with higher proportions of racial ...

California faces a bifurcated economic landscape, with certain regions thriving on venture capital while others struggle due ...

As Hurricane Katrina‘s 20th anniversary approaches in August 2025, its devastating impact on New Orleans remains deeply felt. The storm, which struck the Crescent City on August 29, 2005, caused ...

Join Washington Post Live for a special series that explores how the labor market is responding to dramatic disruptions brought on by inflation, automation, gigification and the pandemic. Part one of ...