Advancing Health Equity at Scripps
Our commitment to health equity
Our commitment to health equity
The mission of Scripps Health is to provide superior health care services in a caring environment and to make a positive difference in the health of individuals throughout our diverse communities. That mission has been our driving force for the past 100 years and will always be at the heart of everything we do.
At Scripps, we are focused on advancing health equity in our organization and community to reduce disparities in patient care and improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes for those we serve.
How do we define health equity at Scripps?
Scripps is committed to reducing health care disparities by evaluating and addressing variations in clinical outcomes as part of our ongoing commitment to high quality care for our patients and community.
We have adopted the following definition to guide our health equity initiatives:
At Scripps, health equity is addressing disparities in clinical quality, outcomes and experience, regardless of patients' diverse backgrounds which include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and socioeconomic status.
A message from Chris Van Gorder, President and CEO, Scripps Health
“At Scripps, we continue to be focused on advancing health equity to better serve our patients and our diverse community. It’s a commitment that is reflected in the actions we take and decisions we make each day.
We have formalized an internal structure to drive Scripps health equity initiatives that is foundational to achieving our health equity goals and engages physicians, administrative leaders and front-line staff across the organization. These teams are using data to identify disparities in clinical care and outcomes — from preventive health screenings to acute care and chronic condition management — and working together to close gaps in care.
As we move forward, I’m reminded of the foresight of our founders, Ellen Browning Scripps and Mother Mary Michael Cummings. More than a century later, their vision is still reflected in who we are and the care we give our patients. It is our mission to preserve, strengthen and deliver on that vision today and for future generations.“
– Chris Van Gorder
Focus areas and initiatives
We are committed to meeting federal, state and regulatory agency requirements for health equity. Learn more about this process, including areas of assessment, action plans and more through our initiatives.
Our team
The Scripps health equity structure is led by our two chief medical officers and an integrated framework of councils and workgroups. Take a closer look at how we’ve organized our teams.
Resources
See what comprises the vetted health equity research, information and analysis that help guide our efforts at Scripps. You can also access key reports and more through our resources.