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Digital health presents a huge opportunity to reduce inequity

Investment and interest are contributing to this "golden age of digital health," says Daniel Otzoy, digital health technical advisor at John Snow, Inc.

Digital health presents a huge opportunity to reduce inequity
Investment and interest are contributing to this "golden age of digital health," says Daniel Otzoy, digital health technical advisor at John Snow, Inc.
10:56
17:14

Gearing up for HIMSS Global Health Equity Week

In advance of the event, October 24-28, Anne Snowdon and Toni Laracuente of HIMSS highlight opportunities for digital transformation to enable more equitable care for patients worldwide.

Gearing up for HIMSS Global Health Equity Week
In advance of the event, October 24-28, Anne Snowdon and Toni Laracuente of HIMSS highlight opportunities for digital transformation to enable more equitable care for patients worldwide.
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7:32

Industry is in early stages of health equity by design

Health equity is not a social issue. It's a financial issue, says veteran healthcare executive Shreesh Tiwari.

Industry is in early stages of health equity by design
Health equity is not a social issue. It's a financial issue, says veteran healthcare executive Shreesh Tiwari.
7:32
9:03

Everyone has a role to play in closing maternal mortality gaps

Midwife and doula coverage would help address the issue of maternity deserts, says Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, head of Women's Services at Ochsner Medical Center.

Everyone has a role to play in closing maternal mortality gaps
Midwife and doula coverage would help address the issue of maternity deserts, says Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, head of Women's Services at Ochsner Medical Center.
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2:51

Closing the healthcare disparity gap for minorities

Burgess Harrison, executive director of the National Minority Health Association, discusses how the NMHA works to address healthcare inequalities, and the reasons why health equity is good not only for people, but for businesses.

Closing the healthcare disparity gap for minorities
Burgess Harrison, executive director of the National Minority Health Association, discusses how the NMHA works to address healthcare inequalities, and the reasons why health equity is good not only for people, but for businesses.
2:51
11:17

The Georgia Moms Project explores women’s perspective on maternity care

Interviews have put the focus on health disparities, access to care and the lack of rural providers, says Heidi Altman, associate professor at Georgia Southern University.

The Georgia Moms Project explores women’s perspective on maternity care
Interviews have put the focus on health disparities, access to care and the lack of rural providers, says Heidi Altman, associate professor at Georgia Southern University.
11:17
13:33

Managing patient privacy and health equity

Hannah Galvin, MD, chief medical information officer at Cambridge Health Alliance, talks about balancing granular data segmentation and patient-driven consent-management tools for patient privacy, interoperability and health equity.

Managing patient privacy and health equity
Hannah Galvin, MD, chief medical information officer at Cambridge Health Alliance, talks about balancing granular data segmentation and patient-driven consent-management tools for patient privacy, interoperability and health equity.
13:33
7:47

What it takes to move toward health equity

In order to help discriminated groups and reduce health disparities, key stakeholders must show "amazing leadership and be incredibly brave," says Steve Gilbert, a serious mental illness living experience consultant and anti-racism advisor.

What it takes to move toward health equity
In order to help discriminated groups and reduce health disparities, key stakeholders must show "amazing leadership and be incredibly brave," says Steve Gilbert, a serious mental illness living experience consultant and anti-racism advisor.
7:47
15:27

Why local governments are key to improving maternal health

Uma Ahluwalia, managing principal at Health Management Associates, discusses why local and state governments are necessary to implement effective maternal and infant health policies.

Why local governments are key to improving maternal health
Uma Ahluwalia, managing principal at Health Management Associates, discusses why local and state governments are necessary to implement effective maternal and infant health policies.
15:27
12:33

The connection between health equity and value-based care is accelerating

There is a need to bring nontraditional organizations into value-based efforts, says Lynn Carroll, COO HSBlox.

The connection between health equity and value-based care is accelerating
There is a need to bring nontraditional organizations into value-based efforts, says Lynn Carroll, COO HSBlox.
12:33
2:42

Digital healthcare revolution stymied by access problems

Though technology has radically changed how healthcare is delivered, many people worldwide don’t have access to high-speed internet, creating a divide between those who can and can’t use the most innovative types of care.

Digital healthcare revolution stymied by access problems
Though technology has radically changed how healthcare is delivered, many people worldwide don’t have access to high-speed internet, creating a divide between those who can and can’t use the most innovative types of care.
2:42
42:54

Mobilizing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Strategies

Vanessa Guzman discusses how community-oriented, coordinated, team-based care is now possible thanks to new and improved data sharing, consumer-facing healthcare apps, telemedicine, and other capabilities.

Mobilizing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Strategies
Vanessa Guzman discusses how community-oriented, coordinated, team-based care is now possible thanks to new and improved data sharing, consumer-facing healthcare apps, telemedicine, and other capabilities.
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2:51

Closing the healthcare disparity gap for minorities

Burgess Harrison, executive director of the National Minority Health Association, discusses how the NMHA works to address healthcare inequalities, and the reasons why health equity is good not only for people, but for businesses.

Closing the healthcare disparity gap for minorities
Burgess Harrison, executive director of the National Minority Health Association, discusses how the NMHA works to address healthcare inequalities, and the reasons why health equity is good not only for people, but for businesses.
2:51
11:17

The Georgia Moms Project explores women’s perspective on maternity care

Interviews have put the focus on health disparities, access to care and the lack of rural providers, says Heidi Altman, associate professor at Georgia Southern University.

The Georgia Moms Project explores women’s perspective on maternity care
Interviews have put the focus on health disparities, access to care and the lack of rural providers, says Heidi Altman, associate professor at Georgia Southern University.
11:17
13:33

Managing patient privacy and health equity

Hannah Galvin, MD, chief medical information officer at Cambridge Health Alliance, talks about balancing granular data segmentation and patient-driven consent-management tools for patient privacy, interoperability and health equity.

Managing patient privacy and health equity
Hannah Galvin, MD, chief medical information officer at Cambridge Health Alliance, talks about balancing granular data segmentation and patient-driven consent-management tools for patient privacy, interoperability and health equity.
13:33
7:47

What it takes to move toward health equity

In order to help discriminated groups and reduce health disparities, key stakeholders must show "amazing leadership and be incredibly brave," says Steve Gilbert, a serious mental illness living experience consultant and anti-racism advisor.

What it takes to move toward health equity
In order to help discriminated groups and reduce health disparities, key stakeholders must show "amazing leadership and be incredibly brave," says Steve Gilbert, a serious mental illness living experience consultant and anti-racism advisor.
7:47
15:27

Why local governments are key to improving maternal health

Uma Ahluwalia, managing principal at Health Management Associates, discusses why local and state governments are necessary to implement effective maternal and infant health policies.

Why local governments are key to improving maternal health
Uma Ahluwalia, managing principal at Health Management Associates, discusses why local and state governments are necessary to implement effective maternal and infant health policies.
15:27
12:33

The connection between health equity and value-based care is accelerating

There is a need to bring nontraditional organizations into value-based efforts, says Lynn Carroll, COO HSBlox.

The connection between health equity and value-based care is accelerating
There is a need to bring nontraditional organizations into value-based efforts, says Lynn Carroll, COO HSBlox.
12:33
2:42

Digital healthcare revolution stymied by access problems

Though technology has radically changed how healthcare is delivered, many people worldwide don’t have access to high-speed internet, creating a divide between those who can and can’t use the most innovative types of care.

Digital healthcare revolution stymied by access problems
Though technology has radically changed how healthcare is delivered, many people worldwide don’t have access to high-speed internet, creating a divide between those who can and can’t use the most innovative types of care.
2:42
42:54

Mobilizing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Strategies

Vanessa Guzman discusses how community-oriented, coordinated, team-based care is now possible thanks to new and improved data sharing, consumer-facing healthcare apps, telemedicine, and other capabilities.

Mobilizing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Strategies
Vanessa Guzman discusses how community-oriented, coordinated, team-based care is now possible thanks to new and improved data sharing, consumer-facing healthcare apps, telemedicine, and other capabilities.
42:54