Our first issue focuses on the flawed U.S. healthcare system. The technological accomplishments of U.S. healthcare delivery are offset by its deep problems with cost, access, and quality as health inequity persists and remains embedded in our system and society. This issue’s articles explore the disparities different marginalized populations in our country face, covering topics like racial inequities, abortion rights, LGBTQ+ health care access, rural health issues, and more.

Systemic biases in policies and practices create and widen existing health disparities. On the other hand, health policy approaches can be used with the aim of reducing health disparities and advancing health equity. We hope you enjoy our first issue and leave reading these pieces feeling hopeful and galvanized to learn more and join in on the fight towards health equity.

Thank you,

Ashna Sai

President, Editor-in-Chief