The Health Equity Case Studies Handbook: 20 Delivery Systems, Health Plans, Community Organizations & 9 Executive Interviews

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By William Reimers

The Health Equity Case Studies Handbook stands out because it replaces broad promises with real, measurable examples of what health equity looks like when people commit to building it. Peter gathers the work of delivery systems, health plans, and community organizations across the country and turns their efforts into a living blueprint. What makes the book matter is its insistence that equity is not an abstract value but a practiced discipline that improves lives when embedded into everyday decisions.

Reading this handbook is like getting a behind-the-scenes look at the most honest and cutting-edge parts of health care systems. Peter’s tone is steady and informed, and the effect is motivating rather than overwhelming. The stories make people feel both admiration and urgency. You start to see how much can be done when communities, doctors, payers, and leaders all agree on a common goal. At the same time, the book does not shy away from showing the gaps and struggles, which adds credibility to every success described.

The themes resonate well beyond public health work. Peter talks about responsibility, working together, being humble about other cultures, and how powerful data can be when it is based on what people need. People still hear these ideas in a lot of places where things aren't fair. His interviews with executives show how being honest and caring can change whole systems.

Peter is very careful with his work. He organizes the material so that each case study can be read on its own and also adds to a bigger story of progress. One memorable moment comes from a program that combines housing support with clinical care. It shows that stability has a bigger impact on outcomes than any one intervention. Another powerful passage is when an executive says, "equity cannot be delegated," which sums up the book's main point.

In the end, The Health Equity Case Studies Handbook is a vital resource for anyone committed to building fairer, more responsive health systems. It is both a mirror and a map, showing what is already working and what still must be done.

About the Author 

Peter Boland PHD

Peter Boland brings 45 years of healthcare sector experience to the microphone — and a rare combination of deep industry knowledge, ethical clarity, and fearless inquiry. As host of More

Health. Less Healthcare, he challenges the status quo and initiates the kinds of honest conversations the industry too often avoids.

A widely respected strategist, author, and expert witness, Peter has spent decades forecasting healthcare market trends, dissecting the economic and ethical consequences of policy decisions, and confronting the hard truths behind why so much of America remains unwell.