When it comes to quality of health care, there has always been a large disparity among racial and ethnic groups-even in the regions where health care is at its strongest in the US. Solving the challenge will take time, commitment, and intentional efforts. But most of all, it will take participation and collaboration from local organizations and businesses. Community by community, we will build a health equity mindset across the entire industry.
Advancing More Equitable Community Health Systems in Massachusetts
By rewarding health systems for the quality of the care they provide, value-based care is an important step forward for the patient. But from racism to poverty to literacy, 80% of the things that impact an individual’s health happen outside the health system’s walls. We can’t improve the level of care by ignoring the root causes of inequity. It’s time to overhaul our systems and create economic models that reward patient outcomes.
2023 U.S. Impact Report
Bringing life-transforming therapies to market is important. But what really matters is bringing them all the way to the patient. All too often, geographic, socioeconomic, and logistical barriers stand in the way. At Takeda, we’re investing in ways to improve the experience - like innovating ways for patients to administer their medication without leaving their homes.
R&D colleagues share their stories