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WASHINGTON — From cradle to grave, minority populations tend to suffer poorer health and get poorer health care than white Americans. In a first-of-its-kind report, the government is recommending steps to reduce those disparities. The plan being released today runs the gamut from improving dental care for poor children to tapping “promotoras,” savvy community health workers who can help guide their Spanish-speaking neighbors in seeking treatment.
The Department of Health and Human Services wouldn’t put a dollar figure on its own pending projects but said it plans to pay for them with money already in hand and not subject to Congress’ ongoing budget battle.
