Rather than take the health disparities discussion outside of the context of health (which by its nature it is) focus it and drive it deeper. Otherwise for most decision makers it could be overwhelming, especially since they often consider things within a context of categorical silos where funding is concerned.

Until these funding silos change (which will not be in our lifetime more than likely) we have to go deeper vs. wider.

For example, rather than making the issue of health disparities a marginalized "minority" issue, frame it in the context of health care cost for businesses with a growing number of employees experiencing disparities, from ethnic minorities to the LGBT community through disabled Americans.

Or consider framing the issue as a quality one or as I believe: health disparities are quality disparities.

If we continue framing health disparities in ways that don't clearly articulate that they affect everyone directly or indirectly, this monumental issue will remain marginalized with severe consequences on many levels for all affected. Which translates into: we are ALL affected!