This week marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), yet significant health disparities persist for people with disabilities. Barriers to care such as bias, discrimination, access barriers, and high health care costs are among the factors contributing to these poorer health outcomes.
The National Institute for Health Care Management’s (NIHCM) new infographic illustrates the importance of improving health care for people with disabilities. It also includes the latest data on health for people with disabilities, including demographics and the rising cost of care, as well as approaches to improve care, home and community resources, and research.
