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Social Determinants of Health

Digital healthcare revolution stymied by access problems

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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.
 

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.
 

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.

 

Clinical empathy and supporting resilience in providers

Fran Ayalasomayajula, president of Reach, a global social impact organization, discusses how meeting the needs of healthcare providers is vital for preventing burnout and improving patient outcomes.