Joy Rhoden Executive Director, Division of Health Outcomes and Care Transformation, American Hospital Association Joy Rhoden, MPH, MSW, AHA Executive Director, Division of Health Outcomes and Care Transformation
Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Financial Management, Leadership The Economic Impact of Health Disparities: Why It Matters for Hospitals and Health Systems Aug 27, 2026 By Joy Rhoden, MPH, MSW, Executive Director, Division of Health Outcomes and Care Transformation, American Hospital Association Disparities in health outcomes are associated with approximately $320 billion in annual healthcare spending, a figure projected to reach $1 trillion annually by 2040 if current trends continue.