Promoting Racial and Ethnic Health Equity Through Exchanges Talking Points

Audience: Policy-makers

By: Community Catalyst
Publisher: Community Catalyst
Published: 3/1/2012

Talking points include four key messages and a variety of sub-points that support and reinforce the key messages. While the key messages can be used across audiences, the supporting points should be tailored based on the audience.

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