- Date
- 2017-04-20
- Title
- April is National Minority Health Month
- Topic
- National Minority Health Month
This year’s theme is “Bridging Health Equity across Communities,” raising awareness about health and health care disparities. Many minorities experience a disproportionate burden of preventable disease, including diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, and obesity. Talk to your patients about the importance of preventive care and recommend appropriate Medicare-covered preventive services.
For More Information:
- Medicare Preventive Services Educational Tool
- Mapping Medicare Disparities Tool
- CMS Office of Minority Health website
- HHS National Minority Health Month webpage
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Minority Health website
- HealthEquityTA@cms.hhs.gov Health Equity Technical assistance mailbox
Visit the Preventive Services website to learn more about Medicare-covered services.