Have Some CLAS: What Leading Organizations Are Doing to Address Population Health

• By: Heidi Arthur, LMSW Kristan McIntosh, LMSW Hannah Risheq, MPH Health Management Associates
• July 1st, 2017
• CLAS standards, cultural competence, health disparities, healthcare equity, language access, person-centered care, refugees, social determinants of health
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Adherence with the National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) is a common expectation for healthcare organizations of all types. Many providers assume that their efforts are sufficient as long as they hire staff who reflect the racial, ethnic, cultural, and...