The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more apparent than ever that significant health disparities exist in America. Health outcomes have long been known to be poorer in communities of color and this current medical crisis has served to exacerbate and expose that systemic imbalance and inequality. Depending on one’s race in America, a person can have quite different experiences and opportunities when it comes to the way they receive and have access to healthcare as well as the quality of care received.

What are Health Disparities?

On March 20, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike Dewine issued a bulletin in regards to insurance coverage during the declared state of emergency due to the coronavirus health crisis.