​What an Ideal Health Care System Might Look Like
Perspectives from Older Black and Latinx Adults
The Commonwealth Fund
​This collaboration invited Jonell Joshua to create illustrations for the Commonwealth Fund's extensive story on "What an Ideal Health Care System Might Look Like," sharing perspectives from older Black and Latinx Adults. Jonell created a full color banner illustration that accompanied five spot illustrations for the story.
Respect in Health Care: The Ideal and the Reality
The older Black and Latinx adults who took part in the focus groups said they want a health care system that makes space for addressing individuals’ needs and care preferences and is welcoming and accepting of people’s identities.
Ideas for Creating a Better Health System
According to the older Black and Latinx adults who took part in the focus groups, the ideal health system is one that respects their identities, care needs, and preferences — something they feel the current system fails to do. When asked what would make their care experience better, participants offered the following ideas.
The health care workforce should resemble the people it serves.
Hold providers accountable for discrimination.
Promote comprehensive care, including guidance on healthy lifestyles.
Improve communication by addressing language barriers and ensuring health information is accessible and trustworthy.