Our mission is to create more just and equitable healthcare, where people of color can achieve optimal health and well-being.
The Problem
People of color face significant barriers in accessing quality healthcare due to systemic and structural racism.
These barriers include discrimination, denial of care, language barriers, medical debt, and lack of access to insurance or other resources.
It disproportionately affects people of color, resulting in poorer health outcomes, higher healthcare costs, and greater healthcare disparities. This has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of people of color and contributes to the broader health disparities in our society.
The Solution
HJI provides free or low-cost legal assistance to people of color facing legal barriers within healthcare.
We work towards addressing the legal and systemic barriers that contribute to healthcare disparities. We achieve this through litigation, mediation, and policy change.
We also partner with healthcare providers, community organizations, and advocacy groups to promote health equity and ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Litigation
Litigation typically involves legal action taken by individuals or groups who believe they have been wronged or harmed due to negligence, malpractice, discrimination, or other unjust actions within the healthcare system. This legal process allows aggrieved parties to seek compensation for damages, hold responsible parties accountable, and pursue justice for the harm they have suffered.
Dispute Resolutions
Dispute resolution refers to the methods and processes used to address conflicts, grievances, or claims of wrongdoing within the healthcare system without resorting to litigation. These methods aim to resolve issues through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or other alternative means outside of formal court proceedings.
Policy Changes
Policy changes in response to medical injustice play a crucial role in promoting fairness, accountability, and patient-centered care within the healthcare system. By addressing systemic issues and implementing reforms aimed at preventing future injustices, these changes contribute to building a more just and equitable healthcare system for all individuals.
Our Board
Natalie Moulton-Levy, MD
Natalie Moulton-Levy, MD, HJI’s founder, is a board-certified dermatologist. Her research has been published in textbooks and journals, and she has lectured at numerous national dermatology meetings.
Corey Nelson, MD
Corey Nelson, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, California. He is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, a county-funded academic facility dedicated to serving medically underserved populations, and University of California Irvine Medical Center. He has also provided pro bono care internationally in Nigeria and India.
Nancy Worthington, PhD
Medical Anthropologist, Nancy Worthington, specializes in public health, global health, chronic diseases, substance use, sexuality and health, youth and immigration, vulnerable populations, and cross-cultural engagements.
