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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.

 

Care coordination through telehealth gives social support to isolated populations

Dr. Jenifer Leaf Jaeger, senior medical director at HealthEC, discusses how her company is able to identify the top 10 percent of a client's patients who are at highest risk for a severe outcome due to COVID-19.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.