Collaborating for a Better Health Care Systems Minority communities and people from rural areas distrust health and other government systems due to a number of reasons. Zekeri and Habte research about perceived factors that influence disparities in health found that indicate that perceived racial discrimination, mistrust issues with Caucasians and mistrust with public institutions are major factors that influence disparities in health (Zekeri & Habte, (2006). Making health a culture means that we have to strengthen connections between our health care systems, public health systems, and the community. Health care providers and professionals who care for the patients will have a greater influence and impact if they are supported by infrastructures
