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Social Determinants of Health

Improving Outcomes for Marginalized Communities

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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.

 

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.
 

HBCUs have valuable perspective on health equity

Jasmine Agnew, director for the Master of Science in Health Informatics Program at Morehouse School of Medicine, explains why – and discusses how the school's IT instruction also factors in cultural competencies needed to make use of SDOH data.
 

Employing technology to further health equity

Telehealth can reach underserved communities, but there are barriers, including lack of coverage and consumer discomfort. A concerted effort is needed to increase its adoption and efficacy in a post-pandemic world.
 

Telehealth reimbursement: Where are we now?

Danielle Louder, program director at the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center, gives a brief overview of the state of telehealth reimbursement at the federal and state levels.