Health Equity (154)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

DaShawn Groves provides an in-depth look at a scalable care delivery model and technology solution to assist individuals with complex needs that seamlessly integrates primary care, behavioral health and social services.

Dr. Uché Blackstock weighs in on strategies to work toward true equity in healthcare.