Nathaniel Tran
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Nathaniel Tran
@nathanielmtran.bsky.social
Population health researcher at UIC School of Public Health. Always in search of a good pastry! Opinions my own.
💡 Why should you care if you're a provider, health system leader, or insurer?

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ people make up nearly 1 in 10 Americans.

🔧Tweaking the system and increasing uptake of preventive care for LGBTQ+ people improves their quality of life—and saves the American health system $$$ in the long run.
May 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
📏States with more health systems that participate in the @hrc.org's Healthcare Equality Index have more LGBTQ+ patients reporting affirming care experiences. This is ONE pragmatic way your health system can better support LGBTQ+ patients.
May 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
✅ LGBTQ+ patients with affirming care reported highest rates of colorectal cancer screening, flu vaccination, and HIV testing.

📉Patients with neutral or discriminatory care were less likely to receive at least one high-value preventive service recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force.
May 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM