Table 3.

IOM Recommendations Relevant to Health-System Interventions¹³, ^a

Recommendation No.	Summary
5–6	Promote the consistency and equity of care through the use of evidence-based guidelines.
5–7	Structure payment systems to ensure an adequate supply of services to minority patients, and limit provider incentives that may promote disparities.
5–8	Enhance patient-provided communication and trust by providing financial incentives for practices that reduce barriers and encourage evidence-based practice.
5–9	Support the use of interpretation services where community need exists.
5–10	Support the use of community health workers.
5–11	Implement multidisciplinary treatment and preventive care teams.

^aIOM = Institute of Medicine.