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Health equity needs to overcome language, distrust and misinformation barriers

Education is needed for the LGBTQ+ community to get access to monkeypox vaccines, says Amy Chacko, chair of the New England HIMSS Clinical Informatics Committee.

Health equity needs to overcome language, distrust and misinformation barriers

Education is needed for the LGBTQ+ community to get access to monkeypox vaccines, says Amy Chacko, chair of the New England HIMSS Clinical Informatics Committee.

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Mentoring women for roles in health IT

Rebecca Woods, founder and virtual CIO of Bluebird Tech Solutions and founder of Bluebird Leaders, discusses the evolution of the role of women in healthcare IT and how her nonprofit is inspiring future female leaders in the space.

Mentoring women for roles in health IT

Rebecca Woods, founder and virtual CIO of Bluebird Tech Solutions and founder of Bluebird Leaders, discusses the evolution of the role of women in healthcare IT and how her nonprofit is inspiring future female leaders in the space.

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Broadband access, improved patient experience are health equity imperatives

Cathie Brown, past president of Virginia HIMSS and VP of consulting services at Clearwater, discusses those must-haves – and describes how cybersecurity dovetails with health equity.

Broadband access, improved patient experience are health equity imperatives

Cathie Brown, past president of Virginia HIMSS and VP of consulting services at Clearwater, discusses those must-haves – and describes how cybersecurity dovetails with health equity.

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AI and real-time diagnostics empower the underserved in novel ways

Victor Brown, founder and CEO of Xcellent Life, shares insights on how to raise health equity in underserved communities through an AI-driven application, wearable devices and some healthy competition.

AI and real-time diagnostics empower the underserved in novel ways

Victor Brown, founder and CEO of Xcellent Life, shares insights on how to raise health equity in underserved communities through an AI-driven application, wearable devices and some healthy competition.

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Baby boomers driving a major shift in healthcare tech investment

Age-tech is deployed for home care as primary care becomes virtual and accessed through nontraditional organizations, says Christopher Kunney, senior VP of digital transformation at Divurgent.

Baby boomers driving a major shift in healthcare tech investment

Age-tech is deployed for home care as primary care becomes virtual and accessed through nontraditional organizations, says Christopher Kunney, senior VP of digital transformation at Divurgent.

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A robust EMR levels the playing field for rural populations

More than half of WVU hospitals are in rural areas, but all patients get the same level of care because of EMRAM Stage 7, says Kim Clarke, VP and assistant CIO at West Virginia United Health System.

A robust EMR levels the playing field for rural populations

More than half of WVU hospitals are in rural areas, but all patients get the same level of care because of EMRAM Stage 7, says Kim Clarke, VP and assistant CIO at West Virginia United Health System.

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The emerging need for hybrid care models

Hospital in the home creates organizational efficiencies, but can be a challenge for caregivers, says Fran Ayalasomayajula, president at global social impact organization Reach.

The emerging need for hybrid care models

Hospital in the home creates organizational efficiencies, but can be a challenge for caregivers, says Fran Ayalasomayajula, president at global social impact organization Reach.

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Including founders from marginalized backgrounds in funding decisions

Kaakpema "KP" Yelpaala discusses the importance of investing in companies founded by entrepreneurs from historically disenfranchised communities and why ensuring those individuals have a say in the organizations that receive funding is crucial.

Including founders from marginalized backgrounds in funding decisions

Kaakpema "KP" Yelpaala discusses the importance of investing in companies founded by entrepreneurs from historically disenfranchised communities and why ensuring those individuals have a say in the organizations that receive funding is crucial.

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Digital health empowers access and inclusion for underserved populations

Reimbursement is a barrier but legislative proposals should put organizations ahead of pre-pandemic levels, says Josh Scales, founder and CEO of Uniti Health.

Digital health empowers access and inclusion for underserved populations

Reimbursement is a barrier but legislative proposals should put organizations ahead of pre-pandemic levels, says Josh Scales, founder and CEO of Uniti Health.

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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.

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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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