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Digital Health Talks - Changemakers Focused on Fixing Healthcare
In this insightful conversation, Shahid Shah interviews Holly Miller, CEO of Colette Health, about their award-winning virtual care platform. Miller discusses how Colette Health's virtual observation and nursing solutions help hospitals address critical staffing shortages while improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. As the inaugural winner of KLAS's "Best in Class for Virtual Sitting and Nursing," Colette Health demonstrates how technology can amplify rather than replace the human connection in healthcare delivery. It is followed by a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Chris Gibbons, founder of Graystone Group, about meaningful healthcare innovation. Drawing from his 15 years leading digital health transformation initiatives, Dr. Gibbons shares insights on identifying authentic problems, developing transformative solutions, and addressing the emerging "caregiver cliff" crisis. As healthcare increasingly moves from hospitals to homes, Gibbons emphasizes the need for technology that serves real patient needs rather than solutions seeking problems.Holly Miller, CEO, Collette HealthChris Gibbons, MD, MPH, Founder & CEO, The Greystone Group, IncShahid Shah, Chairman of the Board, Netspective Foundation
In this episode, Ollie, Jack, and Nathan discuss the rise of Barcelona as a hotbed for Digital Health Innovation. They discuss digital health trends, how Barcelona has achieved such success, and what lessons the rest of the world can learn.Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, digital health, digital, artificial intelligence, AI, telemedicine, virtual care, electronic patient recordsSource Links:https://www.4yfn.com/news/barcelona-top-10-in-europe-and-the-middle-east-in-healthtech-investment https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/digital/en/actualidad/noticias/barcelona-ranks-5th-among-european-cities-in-investment-in-digital-health-1096812https://gkc.himss.org/news/himss-defines-digital-health-global-healthcare-industryhttps://vynamic.com/insights/creating-a-digital-therapeutics-launch-playbook/https://catalonia.com/key-industries-technologies/technologies/digital-health-in-cataloniahttps://barcelonahealthhub.com/en/news/pharmaceutical-company-gebro-pharma-and-barcelona-health-hub-to-collaborate-to-promote-innovation-in-the-field-of-digital-health/https://www.techbarcelona.com/en/angelini-pharma-se-une-a-tech-barcelona-para-impulsar-el-ecosistema-de-salud-digital/https://barcelonahealthhub.com/en/news/4yfn-interview-with-iomed/https://healthtechforward.comhttps://echalliance.com/events-health-connector/flagship-events/the-digital-health-wellness-summit-2025/https://exteriors.gencat.cat/en/actualitat/not_240506_digital_healthhttps://apiumhub.com/tech-blog-barcelona/digital-health/https://www.sjdhospitalbarcelona.org/en/news/sjd-barcelona-childrens-hospital-microsoft-are-collaborating-creation-ai-laboratory-development-digital-health-projectshttps://www.better.care/news/with-promoting-the-open-data-digital-health-platform-in-spain-better-joins-barcelona-health-hub/https://catalonia.com/w/cristian-pascual-barcelona-health-hub-barcelona-has-all-the-ingredients-to-become-one-of-the-world-s-digital-health-capitals-https://www.irsjd.org/en/news-and-events/news/811/retaining-talent-and-fostering-public-private-partnerships-some-of-the-challenges-that-is-facing-the-healthtech-sectorPanel – Ollie May, Jack Young, Nathan CarrollResearch & Production – Nathan CarrollRecording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel SkoneckiFor additional discussion, leave a comment or contact us at TrendingHealth.com.
In this episode, Susan Xu, Principal at WyDus, joins Duane Mancini to unravel the complexities of reimbursement in the digital health landscape. Susan explains how Medtech startups can navigate the system to get paid for their innovations, covering everything from Health IT and wearables to telehealth and AI. Learn about the crucial role of diagnosis and treatment, key codes like RPM, and the importance of clinical data in securing reimbursement. Tune in for expert insights and ensure your digital health venture gets the financial support it deserves.Susan Xu LinkedInDuane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech LinkedInProject Medtech Website Midwest Showcase Registration
In this episode, Jonathan Sackier sits down with Jane van Dis to explore the evolution of obstetrics and gynecology, the fight for gender equity in medicine, and the transformative impact of digital health and FemTech on women's healthcare. They also discuss sustainability in medicine, and her vision for the future of equity, safety, and innovation in women's health. Timestamps: (00:00)-Introduction (01:36)-The evolution of obstetrics (04:24)-Inequities and biases (07:03)-Patient safety (09:37)-Racial disparities in the USA (11:26)-Environmental exposure (15:50)-Equity in healthcare (18:18)-Digital innovation in women's health (22:01)-Advancements in FemTech (27:16)-Sustainability in healthcare (32:13)-The future of women's health
Digital Health Talks - Changemakers Focused on Fixing Healthcare
Five Good Things with Janae Sharp and Megan Antonelli: A rapid-fire segment highlighting positive developments in digital health. Janae and Megan share insights on recent innovations, successful implementations, and emerging trends that are driving progress in healthcare technology.Learn about cutting-edge solutions improving patient outcomesDiscover how technology is enhancing healthcare accessibilityGain insight into successful digital health implementationsStay informed about positive industry trends shaping the future of careMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACTJanae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index
Send us a textThe interview in this episode was done by Joshua McCutcheon of the Alberta Health Services i4 podcast, Insights. Thanks for the great work, Joshua! Unlock the secrets to transforming Alberta's healthcare system through innovation, as we bring you insights from Nancy Walter and Muna Sabouny of Alberta Innovates. As the creative force behind Alberta's research and innovation, this crown corporation under the Ministry of Technology and Innovation spearheads groundbreaking advancements in digital health, clean resources, and artificial intelligence. With a century-long legacy, Alberta Innovates orchestrates a diverse portfolio of projects, converting cutting-edge research into practical solutions that prioritize sustainable, human-centered care. The conversation dives into the power of strategic partnerships with initiatives like the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System (PRIHS) and the Digital4Health program. Nancy and Muna describe how these collaborations between researchers, clinicians, tech providers, and health service delivery partners are pivotal in enhancing patient well-being and optimizing the health system. By aligning goals and fostering open communication, these programs bridge knowledge gaps and generate impactful, patient-centered outcomes within the health ecosystem. In a compelling narrative, they spotlight Dr. Darren Lau's work on improving diabetes care for rural First Nations and Indigenous communities through the innovative LINK project. By harnessing digital health solutions, his team aims to elevate care quality and accessibility. The conversation also tackles "wicked challenges," leveraging rich health data and collaborative efforts to revolutionize healthcare. Alberta's potential to lead health system transformation shines as they explore the pursuit of improving care experiences, workforce well-being, health equity, cost efficiency, and overall population health.Shift by Alberta Innovates focuses on the people, businesses and organizations that are contributing to Alberta's strong tech ecosystem.
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In this insightful episode, we welcome Natalie Schibell, VP of Marketing Strategy, Intelligence and Insights at Zyter TruCare. Natalie shares her expertise on how Zyter TruCare is revolutionizing care management through their comprehensive digital health platform. She discusses the challenges of managing complex patient populations, the importance of AI and analytics in healthcare, and strategies for effective inbound marketing in the healthcare sector. Natalie also offers valuable insights on staying current in the rapidly evolving digital health landscape and the significance of thought leadership in building brand awareness and generating leads.
In season 3 of our podcast, we're getting back into interviewing people working and playing On the Edge of healthcare and design! In this month's episode, we welcome Jean-Francois Couture from Applications MD. Applications MD is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving care in medical resuscitation. As the Director of Operations for Applications MD, Jean-Francois oversees the strategic planning, marketing, and implementation of their flagship product, EZResus, an application that guides health care professionals through the first hour of emergency and critical care situations. In our conversation, Jean-Francois describes his professional journey from emergency physician to digital health entrepreneur. He shares his experience with developing the resuscitation application, EzResus and lessons learned along the way. We hope our conversation inspires you in your innovation journey, whether you want to reinvent yourself personally and/or professionally! We welcome any comments or feedback on this episode! Resources from our guest: www.ezresus.com LinkedIn jean-francois.couture@ezresus.com “Please feel free to email me or connect on LinkedIn. I would love to hear your entrepreneurship stories, ideas, and if you have comments or ideas about EZResus!”
Send us a Text Message.The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative ( DAC - https://www.davosalzheimerscollaborative.org/ ) is a pioneering worldwide initiative to cure Alzheimer's disease and dementia, seeking to mirror the success of global efforts against infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Covid, and Malaria. Absent effective action at scale around the world, by 2050, more than 150 million families and half a billion people will be personally impacted by Alzheimer's, creating a social, financial, economic, and global security disaster of historic proportions. DAC was launched in Davos in 2021 by the World Economic Forum and the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Tim MacLeod is the Director of the Systems Preparedness workstream of the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC) where he executes on a mission to facilitate the implementation of national, regional, and global commitments to provide access to future innovations in treatment, diagnosis, and care. Drawing on his background in implementation science and innovation consulting, Dr. MacLeod guides the development, execution, and dissemination of multi-site, real-world implementation studies that generate evidence about the facilitators and barriers to adopting and scaling novel technology in the ADRD space. Before joining DAC, Dr. MacLeod led the award-winning human-centered design studio Bridgeable as Managing Director, where he worked with Fortune 500 companies in the financial service and health spaces on significant innovation initiatives. Dr. MacLeod holds a Ph.D. in community psychology and has published widely on health innovation and implementation science. His research with the Mental Health Commission of Canada's At Home/Chez Soi team scaled the Housing First model from 5 pilot sites to over 20 cities nationally through multi-level policy change. Dr. Vaibhav Narayan is Executive Vice President at the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC), which he joined after 13+ years at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) where he was Vice President of Digital Health Innovation and Head of Data Science for Neuroscience R&D. At J&J, Dr. Narayan created and led programs that utilized multi-modal data from ‘genomics to digital' to understand disease subtypes and develop AI/ML driven digital health solutions for prevention, early detection, disease course monitoring and prediction in Alzheimer's and neuropsychiatric diseases. Dr. Narayan also previously served as Head, Discovery Informatics, Eli Lilly and Company, and as Director, Computational Sciences, Celera Genomics. He also currently serves a role as Chief Industry Officer, UK Mental Health Mission, University of Oxford.Dr. Narayan obtained a PhD from Yale University in computational biology and an Executive MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.Important Episode Links The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Healthcare System Preparedness(DAC-SP) Early Detection Blueprint - https://www.dacblueprint.org/Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2024 - https://aaic.alz.org/#Alzheimers #Dementia #Davos #Neurology #Neuroscience #HealthyAging #BrainHealth #TimMacLeod #VaibhavNarayan #DavosAlzheimersCollaborative #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the Show.
Patient-Centric, Value-Based Digital Health Innovation Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Nzinga Lowe In this interview, Nzinga Lowe, a healthcare leader with extensive experience in value-based care and digital health, will discuss the challenges and opportunities in driving value-based care adoption among providers and payers. She will share insights on how digital health innovations can support the transition to value-based care models, improve health outcomes, and address health equity. Nzinga will also provide examples of successful digital health implementations and discuss the importance of engaging providers, patients, and community resources in the process. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
Digital Health Talks - Changemakers Focused on Fixing Healthcare
Digital health has become an integral part of the patient care experience, evolving how we receive necessary data to equip physicians and care teams in their mission to improve patient health outcomes. With ongoing advancements in digital health, the ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of care while easing the burden on providers and creating accessible and equitable care for diverse patient populations. To achieve true scalable and sustainable success in digital health across business models such as value-based care and health equity, we must assess physicians' readiness for digital health innovation, the accessibility of these solutions, and existing barriers. A holistic, bottom-up approach in digital health transformation is key. In this interview, Nzinga Lowe, a healthcare leader with extensive experience in value-based care and digital health, will discuss the challenges and opportunities in driving value-based care adoption among providers and payers. She will share insights on how digital health innovations can support the transition to value-based care models, improve health outcomes, and address health equity. Nzinga will also provide examples of successful digital health implementations and discuss the importance of engaging providers, patients, and community resources in the process.How to accurately assess your medical group or health system for holistic digital health readiness and adoptionThe foundation to develop a patient-centric, value-based framework for asynchronous care and in-office clinical operations optimizationInnovative strategies to enhance your digital health landscape and improve your patients' digital care journey Nzinga Lowe, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Pygmalion HealthMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT
Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the Pharma and Biotech world. ## News 1: New Breakthrough in Cancer TreatmentIn today's news, we have a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment. Researchers at XYZ University have discovered a new drug that targets cancer cells specifically without harming healthy cells. This drug has shown promising results in early clinical trials and could potentially revolutionize cancer treatment as we know it. The team behind this discovery is hopeful that this drug will be available to patients within the next few years. ## News 2: COVID-19 Vaccine UpdateMoving on to our next news, there has been a significant update in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. Pharmaceutical company ABC has successfully completed Phase 3 clinical trials for their vaccine candidate. The results show that the vaccine is highly effective in preventing COVID-19 and has a good safety profile. ABC is now seeking approval from regulatory authorities to make this vaccine available to the public as soon as possible. This is a major step forward in our fight against the pandemic. ## News 3: Gene Therapy BreakthroughIn other news, scientists at DEF Biotech have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of gene therapy. They have developed a new technique that allows for precise editing of genes, offering potential treatments for genetic disorders previously thought to be incurable. This breakthrough has the potential to change the lives of millions of people suffering from rare genetic diseases. The team at DEF Biotech is now working towards further refining this technique and conducting additional clinical trials. ## News 4: Alzheimer's Disease BreakthroughOur next news revolves around Alzheimer's disease research. Researchers at GHI Pharmaceuticals have identified a potential new target for treating Alzheimer's disease. By targeting a specific protein implicated in the progression of the disease, they have been able to slow down cognitive decline in animal models. Although more research is needed, this discovery brings hope for the development of effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease in the future. ## News 5: Digital Health InnovationLastly, we have an exciting update in the field of digital health innovation. JKL Technologies has developed a new smartphone app that allows users to monitor their health conditions in real-time. This app connects to wearable devices and provides personalized insights and recommendations. It has the potential to empower individuals to take control of their health and make informed decisions about their well-being. JKL Technologies plans to launch this app globally in the coming months. That's all for today's episode. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest advancements in the Pharma and Biotech world. Remember, we only bring you what's important to hear. Thank you for listening!
In this conversation Dr. Kumanan Wilson, speaks to Jaron Chong, discuss the opportunities for generative AI in healthcare diagnosis, efficiencies and education today and tomorrow. Dr. Jaron Chong is an Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Radiology at the Department of Medical Imaging at Western University. He completed diagnostic radiology residency training at McGill University with a Body Cross-Sectional Imaging Fellowship at Yale New-Haven Hospital and a Masters in Health Informatics at the University of Toronto. His clinical interests include cross-sectional abdominal imaging, Abdominal/GU oncologic imaging in MRI and CT modalities, with research interests in the appropriate utilization of medical imaging and AI-assisted augmented radiology. He serves as the Chair of the Canadian Association of Radiology Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Ad-Hoc Member of the Health Canada Scientific Advisory Committee on Digital Health Technologies. Dr. Kumanan Wilson is a board member at AMS. He is the Interim CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, Bruyère Research Institute and VP Research and Academic Affairs, Bruyère Continuing Care. He had previously served as an innovation advisor for Bruyère. Dr. Wilson is also a specialist in General Internal Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital and a Full Professor and Faculty of Medicine Clinical Research Chair in Digital Health Innovation at the University of Ottawa. He is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of CANImmunize, a science-based technology company specializing in immunization software. Dr. Wilson's research focuses on digital health, health data, immunization, pandemic preparedness and public health policy and innovation. He has received support from multiple organizations including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the World Health Organization (WHO), The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Canada's Immunity Task Force.
In this episode Maxwell Cooper, M.D. interviews David Shulkin, M.D. who served as the 9th Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs under Presidents Obama and Trump, former hospital system CEO, and current digital health advisor. Dr. Shulkin begins by describing his journey to becoming involved in hospital administration and his roles as Chief Medical Officer and CEO at multiple health systems. He then describes his appointment as the 9th Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Obama, a role he continued into the Trump administration. Dr. Shulkin gives an overview of his role as Secretary of the VA and the key initiatives he focused on during his tenure, including improving access to care and mental health for veterans. Now Dr. Shulkin uses his experience as both a private sector healthcare executive and VA Secretary to advise companies working on innovative technology that will impact healthcare. Lastly, Dr. Shulkin gives his advice to companies looking to bring their technology to both private and public healthcare systems. *Views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals, not their respective institutions Thank you to our sponsor Doc2Doc Lending, the Personal Lending platform designed for Doctors, by Doctors. Check out https://doc2doclending.com/davinci to learn more today. David Shulkin, M.D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshulkin/ Shulkin Solutions Website: https://shulkinsolutions.com/ The DaVinci Hour Podcast Website: https://www.dviacademy.com/the-davinci-hour DaVinci Healthcare Website: https://www.davincihealthcare.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davincihealthcare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/davincihealthcare/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davinci_healthcare/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaVinci_Health
Welcome back, friends and colleagues, to the latest season and newest series of interviews on our podcast, "The Patients Speak." Today, I'm excited to have a conversation with RJ Kedziora, who is deeply involved in the digital health sector, specializing in data analytics and software development that impact the patient's journey.RJ's company, Estenda Solutions, has a focus on patient-centered innovation in the digital health space. Key highlights of RJ's work include:1. **Empowering Chronic Condition Management:** Estenda Solutions began by developing diabetes management solutions, recognizing that chronic conditions like diabetes can be significantly managed through patient behaviors. RJ emphasizes that proactive management can enhance well-being.2. **Technological Progress:** Over the years, advancements in technology have transformed health management. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has evolved from 15-minute intervals to real-time data, enabling patients to understand their bodies' responses and make informed choices.3. **Comprehensive Patient Insights:** RJ discusses the importance of integrating biometric data with behavioral and clinical information. Creating a holistic view of each patient's journey enables better care, encouraging healthier behaviors, and personalized treatment plans.4. **Digital Therapeutics:** RJ introduces the concept of digital therapeutics, elevated digital health applications supported by clinical trials and regulatory approval. These applications can be prescribed by healthcare providers and even reimbursed by insurance, showcasing a shift toward more comprehensive digital interventions.5. **Promoting Patient Engagement:** Estenda Solutions fosters empathy within its team by educating members about patients' conditions and experiences. The focus on empathy encourages developers to create software that truly addresses patients' needs and enhances their engagement with their own healthcare.RJ also highlights the continuous evolution of technology, predicting that digital tools will seamlessly integrate into patients' lives, aiding them on their wellness journeys. The use of AI further expands the capabilities of these tools, providing exciting prospects for improving patient understanding and care.Join us next time as we continue to explore conversations with healthcare leaders, patient advocates, medical professionals, and researchers about the insights gained when "The Patients Speak."Hosted by Mark Stinson, and produced by BSB Mediawww.BioscienceBridge.comRJ 's Website RJ on YouTube @estendasolutions on Instagram BSB Media
Ambassador Dr Josephine Ojiambo is the stakeholder engagement expert at the Kenya National Innovation Agency. She has an illustrious career in public health and diplomacy including serving as the Deputy-Secretary General to the Commonwealth. In this episode, our discussion revolves around how her organization is actively nurturing innovation and enterprise in Kenya through several initiatives, notably the National Innovation Awards, Innovation Academy, Research to Commercialization Accelerator, and more. If you happen to be a digital health entrepreneur or startup, this episode will be particularly captivating for you. For more information about the Kenya National Innovation Agency please visit: https://www.innovationagency.go.ke/ MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by Dr Sam Oti, and co-edited by Veronica Ojiambo. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you'd like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti's role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada's International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast's content.
Under the visionary leadership of Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, the state of Colorado hopes to connect 99% of households to high-speed internet by 2027. This is just one of the initiatives in a larger plan to lead by example in establishing sustainable practices for addressing health care inequity. As Lt. Governor Primavera moves into her second term, she is prioritizing more equitable legislation surrounding housing, healthcare and education. As the Covid-19 pandemic brought to light, many households have been negatively impacted by increasingly expensive healthcare and lack of access to digital services. In order to prevent financial toxicity, a scenario in which individuals are bankrupted by medical bills, Primavera and a team of dedicated professionals have established several innovative programs. One such program is the In Full Health Initiative, which provides resources and opportunities for organizations to connect, educate, and develop solutions to problems plaguing the healthcare system. Learning from each other in a community where many diverse voices are represented is the best way to advance equitable health innovations. Director of the Office of eHealth Innovation Stephanie Pugliese also joins the conversation. The goals of the eHealth Commission are to make information more accessible through coordinated health systems and expanding the inclusivity of health solutions. One of the first steps for achieving equity is through data collection. Colorado recently passed a bill which requires the Health Department to gather demographic data. This information helps establish a collective picture of the challenges people continue to face in receiving access to quality healthcare and health education services across the state. Working together to address growing needs in ever-changing times makes Colorado a national model for prioritizing equal access to a universal human right.Main Topics Lt. Governor's priorities and goals for her second term (01:45) Ground-breaking Medical-Financial Partnership Program (04:13) Legislation to support equitable health care for people in Colorado (06:45) Stephanie shares updates on efforts to increase health equity (09:35) Colorado's In Full Health Initiative (13:30) Priorities for Office of eHealth Innovation (15:30) How to bring health goals into reality (17:35) Policies that will help determine where to focus health equity efforts (19:35) Episode Linksoehi.colorado.gov Connect with Lt. Governor Primavera:https://ltgovernor.colorado.govhttps://twitter.com/LtGovofCOhttps://www.instagram.com/ltgovofcohttps://www.facebook.com/LtGovofCO/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastListen, rate, and subscribe!Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts
On this episode of Inside Health Care, we interview two upcoming speakers at NCQA's 2023 Quality Talks event. First, we meet a global leader with a deep understanding of the need for health equity. Following that, we have an in-depth discussion with an amazing tech expert on digital transformation in the health care ecosystem.Dr. Garth Graham is Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health at Google/YouTube and Google Health. Among other significant positions, he's the former HHS US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. He also headed up CVS Health from 2018-2020, making sure to provide testing and vaccinations to as many under-served communities as possible.Dr. Aaron Neinstein is an Endocrinologist and Technologist headquartered at the University of California, San Francisco. In his many roles, he's also Senior Director at the UCSF Center for Digital Health Innovation. He's a foremost expert in digitalization and moving IT and AI into the health care realm.In our Fast Facts segment, we discuss Alcohol Awareness Month with some stats from the NIAAA's free booklet, “Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health.” And if you're in crisis, you can contact SAMHSA via their National Helpline, by texting 9-8-8, calling 1-800-662-HELP or going to their national “helpline” website. We also mention NCQA's “Unhealthy Alcohol Use Screening and Follow-Up” measure, part of our HEDIS measure package.
About Manny Montalvo:Manny Montalvo is SVP, Head of Digital Health & Innovation at Teva Pharmaceuticals since September 2021. Manny is responsible for overseeing the US Respiratory business, the US commercial innovation work, and the US and GLOBAL DIGIHALER® franchise. Manny's digital health team at Teva is entirely homegrown and has pioneered a class of digital pharmaceutical devices - a rarity in the pharmaceutical industry. Manny's charge at Teva is to encourage the use of digital therapeutics as part of the healthcare experience, making it seamless for both the healthcare providers and the patients they serve. With over 20 years of life-science experience, Manny Montalvo has held leadership roles in both Sales and Marketing, working in numerous therapeutic areas in the US and global markets, as well as in R&D and Commercial Operations. Prior to assuming his current role, Manny Montalvo served as the Vice President of Global Digital Health Marketing & Commercial Analytics at Teva Pharmaceuticals where he set the strategic direction for Teva's biologic program and Digital Health Marketing and transformation of Teva's Global Commercial Analytics. Manny joined Teva in 2013 to lead its R&D Innovation program as Vice President of Global New Therapeutic Entities (NTE) Innovation where he focused on the evaluation of the latest drug delivery technologies and drug development, adding more than 15 new products to Teva's specialty portfolio. Before joining Teva, Manny held leadership positions with P&L responsibilities at Sanofi and Johnson & Johnson. During his tenure at Sanofi and J&J, Manny worked in a variety of commercial roles including consumer marketing, driving growth for a range of portfolios including diabetes, dermatology, cardiovascular and primary care. Things You'll Learn:Two out of five medicines in your cabinet are likely from Teva.A platform business has a feedback loop with customers.To innovate, one has to have a collaborative space supported by management.Teva Pharmaceuticals is partnering with Rimidi and HealthSnap, integrating their data as a step closer to fulfilling their mission. The more patients on Teva's platform, the better the technology gets.About 40% of Teva's digital space workers did not come from the traditional pharma industry. Resources:Connect with and follow Manny Montalvo on LinkedIn.Follow Teva Pharmaceuticals on LinkedIn.Visit the Teva Pharmaceuticals Website!Discover DIGIHALER here!
In this episode, I sat down with Anne-Maree Cantwell, Venture Partner at Empactful Capital. Founded in 2016 by veteran healthcare operators and investors, Empactful Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that deploys targeted funds to invest in digital health companies that operate in the value-based care and behavioral-mental health verticals. Empactful brings its healthcare industry operating expertise and relationship leverage to help its portfolio companies scale. In this episode, Anne-Maree and I discussed: 1) Her background in medicine, and how that helped her both scale telehealth at Kaiser Permanente and become a Venture Capital investor, 2) Experiences scaling telehealth before the pandemic telemedicine boom, and what constitutes a successful telemedicine program, including the future of virtual care, 3) Empacful Capital's approach to investing in leading digital health companies that are tech-enabled, including a recent investment example, Care Continuity, and 4) Perspectives on key digital healthcare trends in 2023, including the online treatment of higher acuity mental health disorders, AI applications on patients and providers, and use of consumer devices to detect medical conditions.
2022 SmartTab Year in ReviewA recap of the progress at SmartTab for the year 2022 and challenges we've had to overcome. Most importantly celebrating the legacy of Robert Niichel, 2023 is about bringing his vision to life. From the conversations we've had throughout 2022, the progress in the lab and what's ahead for SmartTab and the future of digital health as we enter 2023.SmartTab is driving the future of digital medicine by developing a superior patient-centered personalized drug delivery platform in the form of a wireless ingestible capsule. The patient experience fuels SmartTab's commitment to create novel, effective therapies that improve patient outcomes and compliance. Here's to building momentum in 2023!
Many times, pharma marketers sit a few degrees away from their patient and provider customers and may have a difficult time connecting aggregate data with the behaviors of real people. In this podcast you'll get a closer look at HCP and patient engagement at points in their health journeys you may not often see. GoodRx is the leading consumer-centric healthcare platform that connects patients and providers across the care continuum, from information seeking to diagnosis, from selecting a treatment to paying for it, and from improving adherence to accessing ongoing support.
In part two of this two-part episode, KP continues to share his personal story about his diagnosis of early-stage, moderately aggressive prostate cancer. As a young black male with no known prior history, he was significantly under the age to be screened for this condition. But he got screened early, and is thankfully cancer free after treatment from great physicians. In this conversation, KP is joined by Ahmad Garrett-Price MD, a board certified family physician and the founder of GP Health. As a top family physician, Ahmad brings the clinical view as well as the context surrounding this issue. The two discuss KP's cancer journey, Ahmad's clinical expertise and experience, and the importance of examining the context surrounding men's health in the Black community.Main Topics Receiving the diagnosis, beginning the treatment journey, and navigating both a professional and a personal life (1:34) Understanding options for treatment, the Gleason Score, and how KP made the choice to take an aggressive treatment plan (9:40) How surgical treatment options can present roadblocks especially for communities of color (16:25) How lack of information and education prevents early detection and treatment (24:05) KP's journey to choosing a radical prostectomy via a robotic procedure and the key differences between open and robotic procedure (28:34) KP's pivot from indecision over treatment to moving forward in making a decision to treat as soon as possible— and the importance understanding the risks and potential outcomes of any procedure (35:27) KP's relationship with his “cancer buddy” and how he was armed with information that removed anxiety from the treatment and recovery process (39:40) The preparation, procedure and recovery journey, and the challenges of navigating the process as an entrepreneur, a father and a husband (42:35) Preparing for life after the procedure and the importance focusing on mental and physical wellness (51:30) The importance of getting screened early (1:00:00) Show Resources: https://www.pcf.org/about-prostate-cancer/diagnosis-staging-prostate-cancer/gleason-score-isup-grade/Connect with Ahmad:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-garrett-price-md-3438b0148/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
In part one of this two-part episode, KP shares his personal story about his diagnosis of early-stage, moderately aggressive prostate cancer. As a young black male with no known prior history, he was significantly under the age to be screened for this condition. But he got screened early, and is thankfully cancer free after treatment from great physicians. But this journey has led him to unpacking the topic of cancer, and specifically prostate cancer, among the Black male population. In this conversation, KP is joined by Ahmad Garrett-Price MD, a board certified family physician and the founder of GP Health. As a top family physician, Ahmad brings the clinical view as well as the context surrounding this issue. The two discuss KP's cancer journey, Ahmad's clinical expertise and experience, and the importance of examining the context surrounding men's health in the Black community.Main Topics Ahmad's journey to his medical career and his family's background in healthcare and community leadership (4:00) Ahmad's time working as a senior physician at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California and the founding of GP Health, a proactive and preventative health service. GP Health examines the economic constructs, genetic predisposition and lifestyles of its patients, which helps them understand the full context of their health conditions (14:00) Issues surrounding men's health among the Black community, including cancer and specifically prostate cancer and why it impacts them earlier in life (20:54) KP's cancer screening experience and how his family history and role in public health led to get screening earlier than traditionally recommended (27:59) The cost effectiveness issues of false positives in prostate cancer tests and how it leads to an older screening age among men (35:47) What makes Black men more prone to prostate cancer and other outside factors, including diet, socioeconomic factors and access to health care (41:34) Connect with Ahmad:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-garrett-price-md-3438b0148/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
As we near the end of season 2 of the InOn Health podcast, KP looks back on some of his favorite episodes from season 1 of the show.KP's Top 5 Episodes: Episode 4: Integrating Emotional Support in the Maternal Health Journey with Simmone Taitt Episode 5: Paving the Way in Digital Health Innovation with Troy Bannister Episode 6: Creating Inclusive Digital Health Innovations and Re-Defining Acute Care with Dr. Monique Smith Episode 3: Building and Sustaining a Healthy Colorado for All with Dianne Primavera, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Episode 13: Cultural Humility Improves Mental Healthcare for Diverse Populations with Dr. Brandi Jackson and Kevin Dedner Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
Joy Lewis—senior vice president of health equity strategies at the American Hospital Association—joins KP in this episode of the InOn Health podcast. They discuss the impact of hospitals in reducing health disparities for various populations in the United States. Joy reveals the vision of the American Hospital Association, which focuses on achieving a society of healthy communities with individuals reaching their highest potential for health, where everyone receives the necessary support to live the healthiest life possible. She provides insights into how (modifiable) societal factors influence health outcomes and conditions. She describes the advancement of health equity demonstrated as:"We will know we've achieved health equity when the quality of care that's rendered does not vary based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, gender, geographic and socioeconomic status.” Joy explains advancing health equity involves removing structural barriers—dismantling the existing structure requires implementing more just action, such as creating a moral case of listening to patients as the first step. She explains how hospitals are the most influential institutions in the communities they serve. She further elaborates how the health/medical industry should pivot towards a more inclusive community partnership, involving co-designing and co-developing health equity solutions, ultimately creating sustainable solutions. Joy discusses the path to advancing equity and eliminating disparities requires the ongoing development of products, information, and resources. She outlines the evolvement in data-gathering—traditionally focused on race, ethnicity, and language—now pivoting to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and social needs. She elaborates how this data—including other factors like housing conditions, food insecurity, and transportations needs—impacts people's abilities to engage in their health. Collecting this data would serve as a guide to provide the proper clinical support while eliminating biases to ensure it does not negatively impact patients. Connect with Joy Lewis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyalewis/https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-hospital-association/https://twitter.com/joylewisMPHhttps://twitter.com/IFD_AHAConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
Dr. Brittani James, family physician and Co-Founder of The Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins KP in the ongoing discussion addressing health equity. Dr. James begins the conversation by sharing her upbringing, witnessing segregated systems in and outside the healthcare system. She reveals how the Covid-19 pandemic spotlighted the racial disparities in the healthcare systems and the mental health impact on the Black community. While attending medical school at the University of Michigan, Dr. James reflects learning how black individuals are more inclined to experience health issues, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, but never taught the explanation of why. She further explains how race is often regarded as a biologically distinct entity, which has led to false conclusions that people of color are biologically different. This fundamental flaw inaccurately suggests and justifies the concept that people of color are “inferior” to other races on a biological and genetic level. Dr. James discusses how this misconception is evident in research studies, especially in medical journals, which are primary sources of information in medicine. She provides insights into the harmful effects of the lack of editorial neutrality in medical journals, such as the Journal of the American Medical Association, blocking scholarship of racism and findings in research. The Institute of Antiracism in Medicine is designed to train clinicians to recognize implicit biases by providing tools to serve as advocates for their patients, understanding how to engage in the topic of racism, and ultimately eliminating racism from the healthcare system. Dr. James explains confronting racism and implementing change requires a clear understanding of its foundation. The first steps to creating change involve identifying your influence and recognizing relationships in your life. Connect with Dr. Brittani James:www.drbrittanijames.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittanij/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-institute-for-antiracism-in-medicine/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/inonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH currently serves as the chief health equity officer and senior vice president for the American Medical Association (AMA) where she focuses on embedding health equity across all the work of the AMA and leading its Center for Health Equity.She joined the AMA in April 2019 as the association's inaugural chief health equity officer to launch AMA's Center for Health Equity. Prior to this, Dr. Maybank served as the founding deputy commissioner for the Center for Health Equity at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Aimed at strengthening equity efforts and transforming organizational culture, the Center became a model of success recognized by NYC leadership, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. She was instrumental in infusing equity at the neighborhood level and advancing the department's place-based approach to addressing health inequities. She also set precedence with groundbreaking work at the Office of Minority Health in the Suffolk County Department of Health Services while serving as the founding director.Main Topics Dr. Maybank's desire to be a doctor from a very young age and her journey to a career in public health (2:42) The intersection of media and public health and how she landed a starring role in a commercial with Doc McStuffins (8:12) How Dr. Maybank founded Center for Health Equity and how it led to her role at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (15:45) The history of health equity and how it's evolved and the importance of properly defining terms (21:00) What is the AMA, Dr. Maybank's role as the first Chief Health Equity Officer of the AMA, and the history of health equity within the association (27:34) The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on her early days at the AMA and how it influenced her strategies (32:42) Why Dr. Maybank doesn't like the term DEI (35:51) An overview of key health equity policy documents produced by the AMA (40:07) Dr. Maybank's key priorities, including equity action plans from different departments, working directly with health systems, emphasizing equity and innovation, and reconciling and repairing some of AMA's harmful past (44:15) Episode Linkshttps://www.ama-assn.org/news-leadership-viewpoints/authors-news-leadership-viewpoints/aletha-maybank-md-mphAdvancing Health Equity Strategic Plan: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/ama-s-strategic-plan-embed-racial-justice-and-advance-health-equity Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-health-equity/advancing-health-equity-guide-language-narrative-and-concepts-0 In Full Health Initiative: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-health-equity/full-health-initiative-advance-equitable-health-innovation Connect with Aletha:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aletham/https://twitter.com/dralethamaybankConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
André Blackman is a strategist, eco-system builder and entrepreneur, working in public health and social innovation. Founder and CEO of Onboard Health, specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on creating a more inclusive healthcare industry.In this episode we discuss his personal journey and career, his views of DEI, and what is required to sustain efforts to build a more equitable health system in the United States.Main Topics André's journey to a career in public health science and community impact and his desire to work toward systemic change and not project-based DEI work (2:59) André's early career in strategic communications and digital PR and his work on various federal health projects with the CDC (10:21) Intersectionality of race and culture as a child of immigrants and how George Floyd and the BLM movement led to Onboard Health (12:57) The origin story of Onboard Health and what the workforce needs to build a more sustainable and equitable future of health (20:47) Onboard's work as a specialized executive search and talent and culture advisory firm for companies who embrace equitable practices (22:27) How companies are trying to address DEI and some of the best practices of those companies trying to do this sustainably (26:03) The key differences between health equity and DEI and the importance of proper definitions (31:20) The skills, values, leadership approach needed in making a difference in healthcare system and bringing that to our BIPOC and diverse populations (36:02) Episode Links Katie Couric's Stand Up to Cancer Foundation: https://standuptocancer.org Fortune 40 under 40: https://fortune.com/40-under-40/2020/andre-blackman/ Connect with André:https://www.onboardhealth.cohttps://twitter.com/mindofandrehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andreblackman/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
Ashlee Wisdom is a writer, healthcare professional and challenger of the status quo. She's the co-founder and CEO of Health in Her Hue, a digital platform that connects Black women and women of color to culturally sensitive healthcare providers, health content and community. She's a champion for health equity and has a passion for taking an equitable approach to healthcare innovation. Most recently, she worked for Junto Health, where she was the program director for the strategic venture group.In this episode, we dive into her personal journey, what lead her to start Health in Her Hue, her challenges and successes as an entrepreneur, and her experience raising venture capital as a woman of color.Main Topics Ashlee's origin story of growing up in the Bronx in New York City after immigrating to the United States from the Bahamas and how the inequities she witnessed lit a fire in her to speak up for injustice. (03:13) Ashlee's education background, beginning at Harvard pre-med and how it led to a passion for public health and policy (9:00) The origin story of Health in Her Hue (HIHH) (13:13) Providing culturally relevant health content for Black women through online content and social media (19:55) How Ashlee developed the downloadable app with little to no funding and no coding experience (26:05) The strategy for HIHH's growth in the B2B space (26:38) Ashlee's grand vision for being the go-to platform for healthcare for women of color (30:55) The challenges faced as founders of color/diverse founders when raising funds and how Ashlee developed her venture capital/investor strategy (32:07) How HIHH fits into the health equity conversation by building and designing solutions tailored to underserved populations (40:07) Black women's role in healthcare for families and communities (42:22) Skills, value and leadership needed to transform the inequitable healthcare system in the United States (44:10) Episode Links:https://healthinherhue.comConnect with Ashlee:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-wisdom-mph-7114a040/https://www.instagram.com/ashleejwisdom/https://twitter.com/AshleeWisdomhttps://www.ashleewisdom.comConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
Financial Freedom for Physicians with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD
In this episode, meet Michael Grace, a healthcare IT and digital health consultant. We will discuss how current trends in technology can help businesses achieve transformation by leveraging technology. Tune in to this conversation about the digital health transformation where we discuss key ideas including: What is digital transformation, and how can the technology empower business? What is robotic process automation (RPA) and how can it be leveraged? How does the magic happen between business and technology? What is ERP, why is it the focus of many organizations, and how can it be transformational if done right? What are some game changing technologies organizations should look at? And many other key insights and ideas. Michael Grace is an innovative technology leader who speaks about how businesses can achieve a transformation by leveraging technology. Michael is currently a Director in the Infor practice at RPI Consultants. Previously, he was CEO of his own consulting company, Gravmetric, specializing in transformation, enterprise resource planning software (ERP) and robotic process automation (RPA). He has created the personal brand Tech Pro Unicorn, where he regularly publishes blog posts on technology and other topics. Michael has a history blending IT leadership, consulting, and innovation with a fierce determination to solve the root customer issues in a variety of industries. He has worked extensively in healthcare as well as finance, gaming and retail industries. He has worked for a variety of leading companies, including Dignity Health, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix Children's Hospital, The Revere Group, Moss Adams, BearingPoint, Deloitte and The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Connect with him at RPIC.com. Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp and affiliate, StudentLoanAdvice: https://bit.ly/3CIKSgF Sign up for the Premium Edition of our podcast here at anchor.fm/christopher-loo/subscribe
Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea is the Head of Health Equity & Inclusion Strategy at Doximity where he applies an equity-centered, inclusion lens to impact people, practices, and products. He is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine with experience in health disparities and health equity research. Through this work, he highlighted the need for disaggregated data within the Latine community to address disparities in prostate cancer outcomes.Main Topics Dr. Chinea shares his journey to digital health and the areas of health equity and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). He also shares about how he learned about social justice in college and medical school, where he learned he could combine passion for science and justice. He also opens up about his experience in medical school as Latine student and the obstacles he faced. (6:20) Doximity is a HIPPA-compliant platform, connecting healthcare professionals—similar to LinkedIn. The platform also allows for better connectivity between clinicians from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Chinea talks about the platform's telehealth tool and how his team is using it to address health equity from a telemedicine perspective. (8:19) Dr. Chinea and KP explore how health equity fits with DEI in strategies developed at Doximity through building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive culture. (13:27) How to get a framework in place and and how creating an equitable process creates an equitable product (15:49) Dr. Chinea shares how his current role was developed and how it emphasizes the importance of leadership being invested in furthering DEI. (19:30) Dr. Chinea explores clinicians' perspective of DEI and how content and information is shared through Doximity. (22:00) Dr Chinea shares his near-term priorities at Doximity to improve representation from diverse backgrounds, invest in people data and insights, and how he plans to develop goals and incentives to achieve this. (24:41) KP and Dr. Chinea explore the importance of evaluating ongoing data and developing trust among staff and employees. (28:42) The leadership required to build a more equitable and just healthcare system in the United States (31:06) Episode Linkshttps://www.doximity.com Connect with Félix:https://felixmchinea.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/felixmchineamd/https://twitter.com/felixmchineaConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
Ashley Moretz is the Director of Primary Care and Rural Health for the Utah Department of Health. His department coordinates a range of federal and state programs aimed at improving the health of Utah's rural and medically underserved residents. Prior to his current role, Ashley served as a senior advisor around global social performance with Chevron Corporation. He's also worked within the global health and development. He spent 12 years leading country-level programs, including public health activities on behalf of the USAID in Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kazakstan. In this episode, we'll talk about Ashley's professional journey and how it translates to his work with the Utah Department of Health today and his observations of health equity and how it relates to primary care and rural health.Main Topics Ashley's professional journey that began in international trade in New York and eventually led to his role with the Utah Department of Health where he assumed his current position two weeks before COVID hit (2:50) The similarities and differences in primary care and rural health in the United States versus other countries, including how healthcare is financed and workforce challenges in rural areas (5:30) The current structure of healthcare in Utah, the Utah Medicaid expansion in 2020, and the upcoming consolidation of the Department of Health and Department of Human Services (8:00) Identifying health professional shortages and how federal programs seek to address shortages (11:23) Barriers to access to care in Utah, including large, low-population geographic areas, lack of transportation, health illiteracy and stigma—and the programs and initiatives that have been implemented to address these issues (15:31) COVID's impact on the utilization of telehealth and the evolution of digital innovation, enabling communication with populations and patients wherever they are (18:18) How Ashley's team works with the Indian Health Systems (IHS) to serve indigenous populations (21:50) The different partners that help Ashley's team reach their objectives, including rural hospitals, the Association for Utah Community Health, the primary care grants program, certified rural health clinics, and community care and outreach grants (22:57) The law that was passed to establish a certification process for community health workers (25:43) The importance of leadership being willing to look at new ways to do the work and having diversity in the leadership (27:05) Episode Linkshttps://ruralhealth.health.utah.govConnect with Ashley:https://twitter.com/ashleymoretzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-moretz/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
Elizabeth “Betsy” Bradley is the president of Vassar College and is one of the leading healthcare policy experts in the United States, including on the topic of social determinants of health. Betsy was on the faculty at Yale University for more than 20 years and most recently was the director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy. She's written more than 300 peer-reviewed papers and three books, including The American Healthcare Paradox.Betsy joins KP to discuss the importance of placing greater focus on the social determinants of health in the context of healthcare in the United States. Betsy talks about her journey to writing a bestselling book on the topic, leadership in health care, and diversity equity and inclusion. Main Topics Betsy's early career and her journey to health care policy and management and the pivotal moment in her career as a hospital administrator the lead to a passion for advancing better healthcare (4:00) How teaching an undergrad course in health policy at Yale University led to writing an op-ed for The New York Times and eventually her bestselling book, The American Healthcare Paradox (8:05) Answering the question of why does the United States spend so much money on healthcare but have worse health outcomes compared to other countries and how striking a better balance between social determinants and medical care could be the transformative answer (10:00) Betsy's experience successfully leading Vassar College through the COVID-19 pandemic through organizational resilience, constructive conflict, a value system of equity, and maintaining alignment with a common goal (17:02) The younger generation's focus on the intersection of social justice and health care as well as a greater emphasis on mental health (25:58) Vassar's partnership with Columbia School of Public Health (27:36) The skills, values, leadership necessary in transforming healthcare system and the need for empathy in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) (29:15) Episode Links The American Health Care Paradox: Why Spending More is Getting Us Less The New York Times Article: "To Fix Health, Help the Poor" https://www.vassar.edu/faculty/ebradley Connect with Betsy:https://twitter.com/ehbvassarConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
One year ago, we chatted with Annie Ye, the Program Manager of Digital Health Innovation at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation during a StartUp Health Fireside Chat in front of an audience of Health Transformers from the StartUp Health portfolio. Ye has experience in technology and analytics strategy and joined the Foundation at the outset of the pandemic to refine and connect a number of technological initiatives and strategy teams. In this episode Ye discusses foundation priorities and best practices for startups seeking to partner on health projects. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot. Entrepreneurs: How to get investment from StartUp Health startuphealth.com Investors: How to invest in StartUp Health Moonshots healthmoonshots.com Want more content like this? You can subscribe to the podcast as well as other health innovation updates at startuphealth.com/content. Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.
Dr. Nathan T. Chomilo is Medical Director for the State of Minnesota's Medicaid and MinnesotaCare programs and practices as a General Pediatrician and an Internal Medicine Hospitalist with Park Nicollet Health Services/HealthPartners. He received a Zoology degree from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and was the Pediatric Chief Resident at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital. His advocacy work has included the impact early childhood intervention and healthcare access have on the long-term prospects of our children and how physicians and health systems can address racial & health equity. In this episode, we discuss his personal background and the important work he is leading in Minnesota to reduce health disparities. Dr. Chomilo tells the story about his parents who both grew up in West Africa and both entered the medical field when they arrived in the United States and how that played a big role in his journey to becoming a doctor and an advocate for helping people navigate the healthcare system.Dr. Chomilo discusses the impacts that the killings of Philando Castile in 2016 and George Floyd in 2020 had on his career, directing his focus toward addressing structural racism in the healthcare system. He helped to start Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity, which focused on protecting the social safety net, educating physicians on their role in addressing health and racial equity as citizens and advocating in front of legislature.KP asks Dr. Chomilo about his journey to taking on the role of Director of Vaccine Equity during COVID-19 pandemic. He was also a part of the advisory committee for vaccine allocation priorities and framework, which included making recommendations for how the COVID-19 vaccine should be allocated. Following the Trump Administration's decision to prioritize adults 65 and older, Dr. Chomilo and his team quickly began to see great disparities in vaccination rates among minority groups. He discusses the initiatives and steps taken by his team to work to bridge those gaps in the state of Minnesota.KP and Dr. Chomilo discuss his new role as the Senior Equity Advisor to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health and his response to broader systemic disparities around the state. They discuss a recent report released in February 2022 titled “Building Racial Equity Into the Walls of Minnesota Medicaid” and the findings, lessons and outcomes related to racial disparities and structural racism within the Minnesota Medicaid system.The conversation shifts to leadership within the world of public health. They discuss Dr. Chomilo's recent commencement speech at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health graduation ceremony where he shared the importance of living intentionally in the season where you are, the importance of leaning into discomfort, and the unique challenges sure to be faced by a new group of public health professionals.Connect with Dr. Nathan Chomilo:https://twitter.com/ChomiloMDhttps://www.healthpartners.com/care/find/doctor/90257/https://www.facebook.com/DrNateMNConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, MD, MPH, MSHS is the Chief of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the UCLA Hospital and Clinic System and a practicing emergency room physician. She is also an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. In her current role, she is responsible for the implementation and oversight of organizational structures and initiatives that promote inclusivity and equity among UCLA Health staff, patients, and communities.In this conversation, we cover Dr. Briggs' journey as a leader in both health equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion both locally and nationally. We discuss how UCLA Health approaches these topics and some of the important insights she has regarding leadership principles to improve the U.S. healthcare system.From a young age, Dr. Briggs knew she wanted to become a doctor from a very young age and how she was exposed to the need for changes in the healthcare system, especially among the minority community. Her passion grew through her involvement in various organizations throughout college. And it was during her time at Harvard Medical School when she decided to go into public health policy and systems redesign. She also shares about her experience as a woman of color and the obstacles she faced and overcame to get to where she is today.In her role with UCLA Health, Dr. Briggs is charged with taking care of people within the organization, their patients and their communities. As a healthcare system, their #1 role is to provide equitable care. Within the organization, she makes sure they are promoting an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and celebratory of diversity. KP and Dr. Briggs discuss the intersectionality of health equity in how we treat patients and equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organizations—and how both are required in today's healthcare. In order to advance health equity, Dr. Briggs believes you have to start with the people providing the services. She expands by talking about the process she went through to ensure that equity principles are being interwoven into the day-to-day practices and procedures to get to the systemic change they are looking to achieve. The two also discuss the financial impact of reducing health disparities and how it drives the financial game plan of an institution. Dr. Briggs dives into the responsibilities of health systems to being part of the communities and addressing the social drivers that play a larger role in overall health outcomes. She shares a couple practical initiatives of UCLA Health, including the Homeless Healthcare Collaborative, which deploys medically equipped vans throughout LA community to treat those experiencing homelessness.As a true data expert, Dr. Briggs also gives listeners insights into how UCLA Health is using a robust approach to better understand who they're serving, how well they're serving, and any possible inequities that need to be addressed. KP and Dr. Briggs round out the conversation by discussing landmark federal legislation that she has played a key role in drafting, including the Equal Care for All Act, which is the first piece of legislation that holds providers and organizations accountable for inequitable outcomes. Connect with Dr. Briggs:https://twitter.com/MedellBriggsMDThe Visionary Leader: 7 Solutions to Implement Successful Change in Modern HealthcareConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
In this season, we will continue to discuss themes related to health equity in the United States. We are also going to dive into the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it relates to reducing health disparities.The conversations will continue to bridge personal narrative and the important work of our national and local leaders. We will continue to speak with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, community advocates, policy makers, and politicians regarding the nuance of these topics and practical solutions that are working in communities.We will also take on the theme of leadership—specifically around the types of skills, values and approach that can make a difference in transforming the U.S. healthcare system.
In this episode of “Who would have thought?” Monica Roy, co-founder and CEO of Seascape Clinical, discusses a cloud-based clinical operations solution to assist clinical trial teams in more successfully managing trial data. Monica has worked in clinical operations for nearly 20 years and feels that by consolidating trial data and automating related workflows, teams can spend more time making data-driven trial decisions and on strategic work. Prior to founding Seascape Clinical, Monica has worked with companies including Bioclinica, Gilead Sciences, and AbbVie, in various therapeutic areas such as liver disease, women's health, and oncology. Monica joins us today to talk about Seascape Clinical's specialty in the clinical research sector as well as her path to launching the company. She discusses existing clinical trial solutions, the data consolidation and automation gap she noticed in the clinical research industry, and how Seascape Clinical addresses this requirement. Monica also emphasizes the unpredictability that might come along with the business path, as well as the significance of accepting unexpected obstacles. About Our Guest: Monica Roy is the CEO and co-founder of Seascape Clinical. Seascape Clinical offers clinical trial management software that is hosted in the cloud. Monica has extensive execution abilities from her 13+ years of experience in clinical operations. She talks about the data management gap she noticed in the industry and how her company addresses it. Monica emphasizes the importance of accepting unexpected obstacles as part of the business path.Learn more about Seascape Clinical: https://seascapeclinical.com/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seascape-clinicalAbout SmartTab: SmartTab is driving the future of digital health by developing a superior patient-centered drug delivery platform in the form of a wireless ingestible capsule. The patient experience fuels SmartTab's commitment to create novel, effective therapies that improve patient outcomes and compliance. For more information visit: https://www.smarttab.co/
Chelsea Clinton, Phil, MPH, joins KP in this episode of the InOn Health podcast. Chelsea is a longtime public health advocate and the vice chair of the Clinton Foundation where she works to improve the lives and inspire emerging leaders across the United States and around the world. In addition to her Foundation work, Chelsea teaches at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and has written several books for young readers, including many New York Times bestsellers. She is also the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.KP and Chelsea discuss the definition of health equity and its context through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chelsea points out that prior to COVID conversations surrounding health equity were primarily focused on the individual level. Post-COVID, she hopes that the work around health equity and justice can shift to a more population level.They also explore the dynamics surrounding the COVID-19 public health issue and its divisive nature in our country and around the world. Chelsea shares her thoughts on the wide-spread criticism and questioning of health and scientific experts and how to combat the spread of misinformation.The conversation also covers the United States' role in the global vaccine effort. Chelsea gives her thoughts how we can safely and effectively vaccinate the world and on the effectiveness of the Biden administration in this effort. She also shares how the Clinton Foundation is coming alongside the fight.KP and Chelsea round out their conversation with discussion by talking about the importance of investing in getting more women involved in these conversations and in positions of leadership.Connect with Chelsea:https://www.facebook.com/chelseaclintonhttps://twitter.com/ChelseaClintonConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
Dr. Brandi Jackson, chief behavioral health officer at Howard Brown Health, and Kevin Dedner, CEO and founder of Hurdle, join KP in this episode of the InOn Health podcast. Dr. Jackson and Kevin address the structure of the mental healthcare system in the United States. They elaborate how the current system lacks effective therapeutic alliance for people of color in the U.S, resulting in poor provider fits and patients terminating therapy prematurely. For example, 50% of Black Americans terminate therapy sessions prematurely, compared to 33% for other general populations. Dr. Jackson and Kevin explain this dynamic is due to a lack of education in the training process, leaving psychiatrists and clinical psychologists unprepared to help treat diverse populations. Hurdle is a mental healthcare platform focused on delivering culturally intentional mental healthcare, consisting of virtual therapy services and self-mastery tools. To combat barriers of the current mental healthcare system, Hurdle trains its providers with evidence-based techniques dedicated to developing cultural humility and culture responsiveness. Kevin explains how this approach emphasizes listen more and talk less, improving therapeutic alliance and provider fits for patients. This foundation of care enables a safe space for patients, allowing providers to assess what prevents patients from showing up fully to each session and removing those barriers. Cultural humility and responsiveness have demonstrated a reduction in terminating therapy prematurely.Kevin discusses the hypothesis that self-care is a pathway to teletherapy. As people dedicate time to healing and normalize new habits, they are more likely to transition more easily into therapy. Ultimately, everyone wants their experiences, family history, and culture to be honored across all areas of life, especially in therapy sessions. Dr. Jackson is the co-founder of The Institute of Antiracism in Medicine. This organization trains clinicians to recognize implicit biases by providing tools to serve as advocates for their patients, understanding how to engage in the topic of racism, and ultimately eliminating racism from the healthcare system. Links:The Joy of the Disinherited: Essays on Trauma, Oppression and Black Mental Healthhttps://www.kevindedner.com/Hurdlehttps://www.hurdle.health/The Institute for Antiracism in Medicinehttps://whatismedicine.com/Connect with Dr. Brandi Jackson:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrandi/https://twitter.com/drbrandijConnect with Kevin Dedner:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dedner-mph-/https://twitter.com/kdednerhttps://www.instagram.com/kevin_dedner/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell joins KP in this episode of the InOn Health podcast. Veronica is the senior site lead and section head for women's services at Ochsner Health. She is also the medical director for the Perinatal Quality Collaborative and Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review for the Louisiana Department of Health. Veronica discusses implicit bias and structural racism within the United States healthcare system. She explains how systemic policies and laws have created and upheld systemic disparities. Veronica addresses maternal mortality and the gaps between black and white women. For example, a black woman with a college degree is twice as likely to experience severe maternal morbidity compared to a white woman with an eighth-grade education. Veronica explains that this gap is a result of implicit bias, micro-aggressions, and social conditioning. Veronica further explains race is a social condition, not a biological condition. She elaborates how this construct connects to racial-residential segregation—physical separation of groups into different neighborhoods (ex: black people living near black people, white people living near white people). Veronica outlines the negatively distinct living conditions associated with this concept. For example, minority neighborhoods experience higher crime levels, less green space to remain active and exercise, and lower property taxes—less funding for education and public schools—resulting in an environment that does not support good health. Veronica breaks down the concept of social conditioning by discussing how black and brown people are portrayed in the media and how the portrayal creates stereotypical perceptions, influencing people's biases. Implicit biases create negative interactions between patients and healthcare providers, resulting in micro-aggressions and poor health outcomes. Veronica shares Ochsner Health created a physician diversity and inclusion council to address and prevent implicit bias on an internal level. She also discusses two separate initiatives designed to reduce maternal mortality/morbidity and improve care for substance-exposed dyad (mother and baby). Veronica presents final thoughts addressing how telehealth has the potential to narrow or broaden health gaps, dependent on infrastructure and proper access to technology.Connect with Veronica:https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-gillispie-bell-md-mas-29b3206a/https://twitter.com/nolaobgynConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
In this episode of the InOn Health podcast, Neil Lewis Jr., assistant professor at Cornell University, joins KP to discuss systemic and structural issues of inequity in American society and how they relate to health inequities and disparities. Neil explains how these themes correlate to behavioral science and public health communication. Neil's passion for research initially led him to study educational inequality. His findings acquired understanding factors leading to disparities in educational outcomes, ultimately leading to the study of health disparities and health equity issues due to similar undermining factors demonstrated in both domains. Researching environmental injustices is also integrated into his work because it is a driving disparity in education and health. Neil explains how America's history of class, race, and segregation created a precedent for how people live and structured society, impacting present-day outcomes. Neil breaks down the concept of behavioral science and its purpose—multi-disciplinary disciplines drawing insights from economics, communication, sociology, and psychology to understand people's behavior. The findings are utilized to apply suitable messaging and design policies to change behavior when appropriate. Neil explains Americans from different demographic backgrounds have distinct understandings of how the United States operates. When the COVID-19 pandemic initially hit the United States, “The Great Equalizer” misconception emerged. When shocks to the system occur, those in good positions end up better off while those in poor positions suffer. He describes how people end up living in different worlds given society's structure, making it psychologically difficult to understand each other's experiences. Neil addresses how policies in the U.S. have included and excluded people from different social institutions, varying access to resources, and limiting contact with people who are different than themselves. This dynamic creates segregated social networks, impacting interpersonal interactions like doctors and patients—minority patients with white doctors can be awkward and uncomfortable, undermining trust and resulting in worse health outcomes. Neil's research enables decision-makers to determine which strategies are appropriate, depending on the audience and which behaviors they are trying to change. Public health communication is a form of persuasion, with three primary aspects:1) The source and how it is perceived2) The message and what it means in the context3) The audience and how their experiences shape the way they hear itLinks:Why Many Americans Can't See The Wealth Gap Between White And Black America:https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-many-americans-dont-see-the-racial-wealth-gap/Connect with Neil:https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-lewis-jr-551b1b18/https://twitter.com/NeilLewisJrConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
In this episode of the InOn Health podcast, Carrie Paykoç, director of the Office of eHealth Innovation in Colorado, joins KP to discuss the intersection of public policy and technology and how it works to support all Coloradans for their health and wellbeing. Before joining Colorado's Office of eHealth Innovation, Carrie previously held various positions in non-profit organizations, healthcare startups, and tech companies. The Office of eHealth Innovation launched in 2015 through executive order to establish strategy, policy, coordinate funding across Colorado. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the office primarily focused on implementing projects and initiatives to fulfill Colorado's health priorities. The Office of eHealth Innovation developed the state strategy in 2017, creating a roadmap for initiatives and developing methods to measure progress. Carrie outlines two primary initiatives:1) Advancing health information exchange and data sharing2) Aligning and advancing care coordination to support communities and infrastructure for delivering information effectively These initiatives enabled more agility and flexibility regarding prompt responses during a public health crisis. Carrie outlines the purpose of health information exchange, which focuses on stewarding information to various healthcare providers to ensure understanding of the patient to ensure necessary service and support. She addresses current challenges to instill the best delivery methods, which involves catching up to current technology standards based on current rules, regulations, and interpretations of when and how information is shared (policy constraints). Carrie provides an overview of social health information exchange—regardless of record or application, information can be exchanged freely. This concept addresses someone's needs like housing and food while assessing adequate and available resources. Carrie discusses how health equity can evolve to serve everyone—assess policy, laws, and rules—and examine the barriers in place. If so, create the necessary change to prevent poor outcomes and situations. An opportunity to advance health equity involves enabling access to healthcare affordably and effectively through sharing information and appropriate services and treatments when/where needed. Connect with Carrie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-yasemin-payko%C3%A7-b189b517/https://twitter.com/OeHI_ColoradoConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
Joy Lewis—senior vice president of health equity strategies at the American Hospital Association—joins KP in this episode of the InOn Health podcast. They discuss the impact of hospitals in reducing health disparities for various populations in the United States. Joy reveals the vision of the American Hospital Association, which focuses on achieving a society of healthy communities with individuals reaching their highest potential for health, where everyone receives the necessary support to live the healthiest life possible. She provides insights into how (modifiable) societal factors influence health outcomes and conditions. She describes the advancement of health equity demonstrated as:"We will know we've achieved health equity when the quality of care that's rendered does not vary based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, gender, geographic and socioeconomic status.” Joy explains advancing health equity involves removing structural barriers—dismantling the existing structure requires implementing more just action, such as creating a moral case of listening to patients as the first step. She explains how hospitals are the most influential institutions in the communities they serve. She further elaborates how the health/medical industry should pivot towards a more inclusive community partnership, involving co-designing and co-developing health equity solutions, ultimately creating sustainable solutions. Joy discusses the path to advancing equity and eliminating disparities requires the ongoing development of products, information, and resources. She outlines the evolvement in data-gathering—traditionally focused on race, ethnicity, and language—now pivoting to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and social needs. She elaborates how this data—including other factors like housing conditions, food insecurity, and transportations needs—impacts people's abilities to engage in their health. Collecting this data would serve as a guide to provide the proper clinical support while eliminating biases to ensure it does not negatively impact patients. Connect with Joy Lewis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyalewis/https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-hospital-association/https://twitter.com/joylewisMPHhttps://twitter.com/IFD_AHAConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
In this episode of the InOn Health podcast, Chris Pusey, chief operating officer at Rural Partners in Medicine, joins KP to discuss the current challenges of rural healthcare in the United States. Before joining Rural Partners in Medicine (RPM)—an organization dedicated to developing sustainable models for providing specialty care to rural populations across the United States—he served eight years in private equity investing in healthcare services businesses and later pursued entrepreneurial endeavors focused on health and fitness. Chris addresses how critical access in rural communities has evolved and the gaps in rural healthcare, particularly specialty medicine. The issue is often rooted in the lack of consistent work/demand in rural areas for full-time surgeons. He further shares the two typical models in rural areas:Model #1: Outreach - Specialty surgeons and doctors commute to rural areas and provide a free clinic to the hospital and its patientsModel #2: Full-time employed doctor - More challenging to recruit in rural areas, a difficult financial decision if work does not equate to a full-time basisChris outlines the pros and cons of each model, explaining how these models do not contribute financial benefits for rural hospitals, lacking long-term sustainable growth, revenue stream, and additional opportunities. To steer away from this dynamic, Chris explains RPM's approach—build programs to the demand of the community. This model reflects via a permanent, part-time basis with a consistent schedule. RPM typically recruits private-practice surgeons, moving from home base to rural communities on a recurring basis. Chris describes how RPM contracts with rural hospitals on a production-style basis, creating economic alignment in the community. He discusses how providing local services improve overall health for the community, enabling more equitable access. Ultimately, providing quality, specialty care to rural communities also improves economic wellbeing. Connect with Chris Pusey:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherpusey/https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-partners-in-medicine/Connect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
In this episode of the InOn Health podcast, Sarah Dash, president and CEO of Alliance for Health Policy, joins KP to discuss her roles in health equity and healthcare initiatives in the United States. Sarah shares how she pursued a career path in public health policy, inspired by Edward Stierle's biography, A Dance Against Time: The Brief, Brilliant Life of a Joffrey Dancer. Before joining Alliance for Health Policy, Sarah shares her background as a Health Policy Advisor and Senior Legislative Assistant under Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro and Senator John D. Rockefeller IV. She outlines her roles in developing the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act and the Informed Consumer Choices in Healthcare Act, which contributed to the final package of the Affordable Care Act under the Obama administration. Alliance for Health Policy is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization to advance knowledge and education of health policy issues. The organization focuses on bi-partisan engagement with congressional staff to address the nation's health care issues and make proposals for change. Alliance for Health Policy implements solution-focused dialogue regarding all initiatives. Sarah shares some of the health initiatives discussed with congress members, such as behavioral health, maternal mortality, rural access, and the opioid crisis. Sarah and KP discuss the evolvement of health equity. They share how the lack of a clearly defined definition in the United States creates a divide in discussions and impacts policymakers in determining the concept. They further address how societal values contribute to the priorities and outlook of health equity—creating both destructive and constructive criticism. KP explains how constructive criticism can encourage positive discussion and lead to better, more inclusive policies.Connect with Sarah Dash:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdash/https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-for-health-policy/https://twitter.com/SarahJDashhttps://twitter.com/AllHealthPolicyConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
In this episode of the InOn Health podcast, KP introduces Dr. Monique Smith, ER physician and founding executive director of Health DesignED. Dr. Smith opens the conversation by sharing her upbringing as a first-generation Jamaican American and how it influenced her to study anthropology as a pre-med student at Harvard University. She explains how she incorporated her anthropology lens into her practice as a practitioner of public health and health systems redesign—providing patient care requires understanding people and their stories. Dr. Smith discusses the concept of equitable, tech-enabled care—stemming from the idea of ensuring people have comfort and trust utilizing virtual care services. She elaborates how people of color, specifically women of color, lack trust with in-person care, often feeling unheard and unseen. This concept serves as the foundation for Health DesignED, an organization dedicated to providing equitable, tech-enabled acute care to diverse patient populations. Dr. Smith describes how this initiative aims to transform the way patients assess and define their medical emergencies, whereas previously determined by healthcare professionals. The overall goal is to incorporate equity into well-being. Dr. Smith explains how developing and designing platforms require an intentional element, like understanding user pain points. Building inclusive products and services require creative and diverse thinking and solutions, which are more likely to be achieved in diverse teams. Dr. Smith provides insights into how a lack of diversity in digital health creates implicit bias, excluding other populations and embedding systems unable to treat people of color in the best way. Dr. Smith addresses one of the prominent barriers in the healthcare system—preconceived notions about how medicine is practiced, not accounting for the diverse ways people experience healthcare and their distinct outcomes. Connect with Dr. Monique Smith:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquesmithmd/https://twitter.com/drmoniqueasmithhttps://twitter.com/HealthDesign_EDConnect with KP:linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/https://twitter.com/inonhealthinonhealth.com/podcastinonhealth.com/
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