Overview

• The Commonwealth Fund report shows Black and Native American populations face the worst health outcomes.
• States like Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, despite high overall scores, still exhibit notable racial health disparities.
• Policy recommendations include enhancing health insurance access, strengthening primary care, and investing in social services.
• Premature deaths from preventable causes are significantly higher among Black and Native American communities.
• Efforts to improve health equity require comprehensive policy action and system reforms.