Racial Bias in Medical Care Decision-Making Tools

Racial bias in medical care can show up in some unexpected places. For example: Consider the clinical decision tools that play an important role in how today’s patients are tested, diagnosed, and treated. These tools contain algorithms, or step-by-step procedures, usually computerized, for calculating factors such as risk of heart disease, the need for a…

Types, Examples, and Relationship to the Economy

What Is Human Capital? The term human capital refers to the economic value of a worker’s experience and skills. Human capital includes assets like education, training, intelligence, skills, health, and other things employers value such as loyalty and punctuality. As such, it is an intangible asset or quality that isn’t (and can’t be) listed on…