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Evolution of the US health care system has been punctuated by periods of rapid change. In the coming decades there will be meaningful and potentially disruptive developments in health care delivery mechanisms, the policy environment, and the populations for whom we provide care. Neurologists will need to adapt to changing patient expectations, market dynamics, and regulatory structures to thrive in the future health care environment. This article describes a forecast of potential changes in the US health care system by 2035, an assessment of the implications for the field of neurology, and a rationale for long-term strategic planning to prepare.
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Delivery of Health Care , Neurology , Forecasting , HumansSubject(s)
COVID-19 , Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis , Humans , Prognosis , SARS-CoV-2 , White PeopleABSTRACT
Inclusion is the deliberate practice of ensuring that each individual is heard, all personal traits are respected, and all can make meaningful contributions to achieve their full potential. As coronavirus disease 2019 spreads globally and across the United States, we have viewed this pandemic through the lens of equity and inclusion. Here, we discuss how this pandemic has magnified preexisting health and social disparities and will summarize why inclusion is an essential tool to traverse this uncertain terrain and discuss strategies that can be implemented at organizational and individual levels to improve inclusion and address inequities moving forward.