Summary
Achieving racial equity in health care outcomes requires targeted, multi-level interventions. The PETAL (Prioritize Health Equity, Engage the Community, Target Health Disparities, Act on the Data, Learn and Improve) framework outlines practical, actionable steps for clinicians interested in initiating equity efforts in their practice. Updated June 2025.
Featured Authors
Aleece Caron, PhD
Case Western Reserve University
Susan De Luca, PhD, MSW
Case Western Reserve University
Anne Gaglioti, MD, MS
Case Western Reserve University
Joshua Joseph, MD, FAHA, MD
The Ohio State University
Adam Perzynski, PhD
Case Western Reserve University
Shipra Singh, PhD
University of Toledo