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Social Determinants of Health

Investment must 'level up' and address social determinants of health

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The acceleration and increased adoption of technology during the pandemic is a positive takeout, but the digital divide must be addressed by greater investment, says professor Sam Shah, founder and director of Faculty of Future Health.

 

Pursuing answers to maternal mortality, access to care and the digital divide

Deep Dive: Advocates, lawmakers and HIMSS Global Health Equity Network leaders outline the disparities in maternal mortality and access to care among Black women, as well as the actions they're taking to address these social determinants of health.
 

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.

 

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.
 

The spinal cord injury community is integral to technology innovation

Paul Amadeus Lane of the United Spinal Association discusses digital transformation and how virtual rehab, AI and machine learning can enhance quality of life.