Federal Role In Health Equity And Disparities During The COVID-19 Pandemic

A new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) presents (1) several definitions of potential disparity populations in general and emergency management contexts; (2) selected health disparities documented during the pandemic; (3) selected key federal laws and policies that address health equity in general and during the pandemic; and (4) selected issues involving federalism, disparities data, and competing priorities. 

The report can be obtained at https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R46861.pdf.