{"id":25406,"date":"2026-02-20T09:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramusa.org\/?p=25406"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:21:11","slug":"equidad-en-salud-vs-igualdad-en-salud-cual-es-la-diferencia-y-por-que-es-importante","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ramusa.org\/es\/02\/health-equity-vs-health-equality-whats-the-difference-and-why-it-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Equidad en salud vs. igualdad en salud: \u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia y por qu\u00e9 es importante?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health equity and health equality are often used interchangeably. They are not the same. And understanding the difference helps explain why access to healthcare looks&nbsp;very different&nbsp;from one community to the next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While equality focuses on giving everyone the same resources, equity recognizes that people start from different circumstances and may need&nbsp;different levels&nbsp;of support to reach similar health outcomes. That distinction shapes how healthcare is delivered across the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is&nbsp;Health Equity?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines health equity as \u201cthe state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health equity recognizes that access challenges vary. Cost, transportation, appointment wait times, childcare responsibilities, and work schedules all influence whether someone can receive care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equity focuses on&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;those barriers and reducing them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In healthcare delivery, that can mean:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering services at no cost&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bringing care directly into communities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extending hours beyond the traditional workweek&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reducing paperwork and administrative hurdles&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing services in areas with limited provider availability&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equity addresses the gap between what exists and what people can realistically use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Health Equality?&nbsp;<\/strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stkate.edu\/academics\/healthcare-degrees\/health-equity-vs-health-equality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Catherine University<\/a>]&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health equality means that all patients are treated the same.&nbsp;Patients have access to the same care, prescriptions, follow up care, and any other medical necessities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An example of health inequality is when patients do not receive care because of discrimination.&nbsp;Differences in&nbsp;the treatment&nbsp;of patients&nbsp;are&nbsp;another example of health inequality.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other factors that may lead to increased health inequality:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cEducational inequality, which can lead to increased health risk behaviors such as smoking, drinking, or not seeking mental health services.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cInadequate access to healthcare, which is particularly prevalent in rural areas and spaces lacking public transportation.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cEnvironmental hazards, such as pollution, violence, or unsafe buildings or neighborhood infrastructure.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cPoverty, which can contribute to delays in seeking preventive care and a higher risk of poor nutrition as healthy food may be expensive.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Equity in Action<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1985, Remote Area Medical has focused on reducing practical barriers to care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025 alone, RAM:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provided $16,603,457 worth of free dental, vision, and medical services&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Served&nbsp;32,770 individuals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operated clinics in 27 states&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobilized 17,043 volunteers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RAM&nbsp;Clinics are held on weekends and&nbsp;located&nbsp;directly in communities&nbsp;that invite because&nbsp;of issues with access.&nbsp;This model addresses common barriers: cost, weekday scheduling conflicts, and distance to providers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond pop-up clinics, RAM\u2019s telehealth program, which also meets patients where they are,&nbsp;has delivered more than $1.45 million in free care since its launch, expanding access for individuals who cannot easily travel or take time off work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RAM, Providing&nbsp;Free Health&nbsp;Care to Those&nbsp;in Need&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you know needs access to our services, please visit our website to see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramusa.org\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our schedule<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All RAM&nbsp;Clinics are powered by volunteers. 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