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6:08

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.
6:08
10:53

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.
10:53
10:51

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.
10:51
11:04

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.
11:04
9:46

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.
9:46
6:50

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.
6:50
6:07

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.
6:07
10:56

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.
17:14
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.
9:03
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.
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Broadband access, improved patient experience are health equity imperatives
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AI and real-time diagnostics empower the underserved in novel ways
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Baby boomers driving a major shift in healthcare tech investment
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A robust EMR levels the playing field for rural populations

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9:46

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.
9:46
6:50

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.
6:50
6:07

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.
6:07
10:56

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.
17:14
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.
9:03
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