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Policy Focus: How to Gather Data On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity In Clinical Settings

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Yesterday, we shared the first of a new series of policy briefs from The Fenway Institute, Why gather data on sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical settings. The second, How to Gather Data On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings provides guidance on how to ask questions on patient registration forms and how clinicians can ask questions during medical visits.

The briefs were authored by Sean Cahill, Director of Health Policy Research, along with Judith Bradford, Co-chair and Director of the Center for Population Research in LGBT Health; Chris Grasso, Data Manager; and Harvey Makadon, Director of the National LGBT Health Education Center.

  

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Sec. Sebelius mentions Fenway in remarks to LGBT health coalition

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Secretary Sebelius, Photo: HHS.gov

On October 17, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius addressed the National Coalition for LGBT Health. Highlighting the current administration’s work on LGBT health issues, Secretary Sebelius also mentioned the HHS grant to the Fenway Institute for the creation of a LGBT health training and assistance center.

But one thing we already know is that access to community-based providers who are knowledgeable and culturally competent is important for every community. That’s why we’re taking steps to give community health centers the tools to double their capacity and reach underserved communities.

For example, last month our Health Resources and Services Administration awarded nearly $250,000 to the Fenway Institute in Boston to create a National Training and Technical Assistance Center to help community health centers improve the health of LGBT populations.

You can read the full text of Secretary Sebelius’s remarks here. 

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