Why Cedar Cedar Pay About Us Resources Careers Try Cedar Cedar’s Anti-Racism Pledge It’s time for healthcare to change Research shows that Black individuals receive worse care and less dedicated health resources than the general population, which leads to poorer health outcomes. Racism continues to negatively affect every step of the healthcare journey. Additionally, Black Americans face greater financial burdens from the healthcare system—including higher out-of-pocket spending, greater medical debt and more contact with collections agencies. These issues need to be addressed immediately with deliberate action. Reduced access to care Majority Black neighborhoods have less access to primary care and standard healthcare utilization than other areas Poor affordability The average Black household spends 20% of their income on healthcare premiums, compared to just 11% for the general population Substandard insurance coverage The uninsured rate for Black people (9.7%) is nearly double that of white people (5.4%), which exacerbates negative health experiences 95 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014 Copyright © 2021 Cedar Cares, Inc. Privacy Policy Security Details Why Cedar Cedar Pay About Us About Us Cedar + OODA DE&I Anti-Racism Pledge Cedar Cares Resources Events Blog Press Client stories, whitepapers and more Careers Request Demo Contact Us Sign up for blog updates