Disparities in health care disproportionally impact under-resourced and minority communities resulting in excess mortality and morbidity. Decreasing and eliminating these disparities will improve health statistics for all. The American College of Cardiology's (ACC) Health Equity Task Force is demonstrating its commitment to health equity through championing the improvement of patients’ lived experiences, population health, and clinician well-being while reducing health care costs—the Quadruple Aim of Health Equity.

In this interview, Drs. Richard Chazal and Paul Douglass discuss Achieving Equitable Cardiovascular Care for All: ACC Board of Trustees Health Equity Task Force Action Plan.