How racial disparities affect healthcare outcomes

During a recent conference about disparities in health care, physician and policy analyst Krisda Chaiyachati had compelling words for the audience. "The challenge that sits in this room with us as heavily as it sits on my heart is this: Two people, equal in every way but race or ethnic heritage, walk out of a hospital having been treated for the same exact disease. But one experiences worse quality of care or has a worse outcome," he said.