Fighting Disparities On Several Fronts At Once

Joseph Betancourt, director of the Boston-based Disparities Solutions Center, talks about how hospitals can reduce disparities and improve quality for all patients.

Half of malnourished inpatients go undiagnosed. Paying attention to what and how all patients eat can improve outcomes and lower costs.

Joseph F. Majdan, M.D., believes physicians can impact this situation positively. But first, he says, many providers must rid themselves of their prejudice toward obese patients.