To reach the thousands of newly insured people who don’t speak English, Kaiser Permanente, WellPoint and others rely increasingly on cultural competence in a variety of languages.

Studies show that Black and Latino medical students are more interested in primary care and more willing to practice in underserved areas.

Hospitals launch innovative programs to provide culturally competent care and reduce treatment gaps.

Study finds Blacks living in segregated neighborhoods have higher lung-cancer mortality rate than those in diverse communities.

University Hospitals CEO Thomas F. Zenty III discusses the dramatic impact of the Affordable Care Act and how his hospital’s diversity efforts in the workplace and the community are helping it survive.