Guests considered the following questions and articles:

• Do you think chronic illness (let's say Diabetes) is the same for everyone?
  
  
• What do you think are the main barriers for people to have access to medical care?
  
  
• How do you feel communities should prioritize addressing disparity within their own community?
  
  
• If 5 to 10% of disease is addressed by the care available in the medical system - how should we approach the other aspects of disease drivers?
  
  
• How do we propose to promote equity? Where is the biggest pay-off for community investment?

Articles:
View the Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative video, then read the Initiative's policy priorities and recommendations summary.

Social Determinants of Health in Multnomah County: The Economy and Health

Disparities in Health in the United States

Optional readings:
Oregon Health Fund Board Health Equities Committee Recommendations