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Social Determinants of Health

Clinical empathy and supporting resilience in providers

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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.

 

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.
 

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.
 

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.

 

Tapping into EHRs for public health insights

Brian Dixon, study senior author and director of public health informatics at the Regenstrief Institute, explains recent research about screening rates for syphilis during pregnancy.