Health equity cannot be achieved without intentional language access and trust-building, particularly in specialty care settings where patients often face compounded barriers. This episode argues that communication is a core driver of health equity, not a supplementary skill, and that culturally competent communication is a foundational requirement for ethical, effective healthcare.

Through the lens of specialty care, it explores how language access and trust shape patient experiences, clinical outcomes, and care delivery, and highlights the critical role specialty providers play in closing equity gaps.