Do No Harm v. The University of Pennsylvania Health System

Why This Matters:

The plaintiff alleges that a tool designed to facilitate patient-provider concordance violates federal anti-discrimination laws. Racial and ethnic minorities continue to face barriers in accessing health care and receive unequal treatment from providers. Studies have shown that patient-provider concordance, especially for racial and ethnic minorities, can improve health outcomes and close gaps in treatment.

Potential Impact:

Restricting efforts to facilitate patient-provider concordance could perpetuate unequal treatment of racial and ethnic minorities and exacerbate health disparities that characterize the health care system.