Health Equity Podcast Channel

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The Health Equity Podcast Channel features conversations with leaders who are developing the solutions, policies, practices and mindset to deliver achievable, sustainable and positive change and end health disparities. Tune in and discover ways to close the health equity gap around the world, and be sure to follow and share the featured podcasts in your favorite podcast player. The premier season of the Health Equity Podcast Channel was produced with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about their work to deliver equity, access and sustainability by visiting g4a.health read less
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Healthcare Provider Happy Hour: Diversity and Inclusion - The Make or Break for Organizations, with Dr. Frank Douglas
Mar 6 2024
Healthcare Provider Happy Hour: Diversity and Inclusion - The Make or Break for Organizations, with Dr. Frank Douglas
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Frank L. Douglas, PH.D., M.D. to discuss the negative impact of anxiety, stress, and discrimination in the workplace. His extensive education and experience allow him to speak with great insight and authority on this important topic. Dr. Douglas believes that personal problems can be reframed to produce better outcomes and increase personal satisfaction. Dr. Douglas is an award-winning industry veteran with three decades of experience in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Douglas holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and an M.D. from Cornell University. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution and a fellowship in neuroendocrinology at the National Institutes of Health. In spite of episodes of discrimination, Dr. Douglas became the first Black member to be on the board of management of a top 5 global pharmaceutical company. This makes him an excellent choice for lecturing on these revelatory topics. Additionally, Dr. Douglas served as Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Member of the Board of Management of large pharmaceutical companies such as Aventis SA (now Sanofi, SA). Some of his past experiences include being President and CEO of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron; Chief Scientific Advisor of Bayer Healthcare, AG; Founder and First Executive Director of the MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation; Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health, Science, and Technology. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn: The importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how it relates to various aspects of organizational success The relationship between workplace stress and its connection to diversity and inclusion efforts, including employee well-being Potential consequences for organizations that fail to prioritize diversity and inclusion Strategies to enhance productivity through fostering a diverse and inclusive environment Practical approaches for tackling discrimination in the workplace and the role of leadership  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Resources Connect with Dr. Douglas Website: https://safehavendialogues-llc.com/  Sponsorship Mindset Gap: Use referral code JENCAN20 when emailing assist@themindsetgap.com. The Mindset Gap is a boutique consultancy firm arming employees and leaders with mindset tools to increase productivity, bounce forward from adversity, and reset intention. Visit www.themindsetgap.com for more information today. Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co  -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on October 17, 2023 on Healthcare Provider Happy Hour. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Aging Fast & Slow: Shaping a Fair Health Landscape
Feb 28 2024
Aging Fast & Slow: Shaping a Fair Health Landscape
In the realm of addressing health disparities and fostering health equity, the intricacies of socioeconomic factors and their profound influence cannot be understated. In this podcast episode, we welcome Dr. Laura Samuel, an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, whose expertise in addressing socioeconomic disparities offers profound insights that contribute to the broader dialogue on health equity. Tune in as we explore the interplay of socioeconomic factors that shape health outcomes, and discover the transformative potential of this work in reshaping the landscape of health disparities. References Samuel L, Dwivedi P, Hladek M, Cudjoe T, Drazich B, Li Q, Szanton S. The effect of COVID-19 pandemic-related financial challenges on mental health and well-being among US older adults. Journal of the American Geriatric Society. October 2021. Samuel L, Crews D, Swenor B, Szanton S, et al. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Access and Racial Disparities in Food Insecurity. JAMA Network Open. June 2023. Samuel L, Wright R, Taylor J, Lavigne L, Szanton S. Social Norms About Handling Financial Challenges in Relation to Health-Protective Capacity Among Low-Income Older Adults. The Gerontologist, May 2022. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on November 2, 2023 on Aging Fast & Slow. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Healthcare for Humans: Advancing Healthcare Equity
Feb 6 2024
Healthcare for Humans: Advancing Healthcare Equity
Next Step: Visit our website, Healthcare for Humans, and join our community to enjoy exclusive benefits at https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/ Earn CME Credits: Clinicians, enhance your learning by earning valuable continuing education credits while listening. Utilize your CME funds to join our community. Support Our Mission: Non-clinicians, explore exclusive content and contribute to our collective journey. Be an Active Participant: Go beyond listening. Shape our narrative by co-creating episodes with us. Be part of our community by visiting https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/. Follow us on Instagram @healthcareforhumanspodcast Summary: In this solo episode, host Raj Sundar reflects on the past year and the growth of the "Healthcare for Humans" podcast. He shares insights into the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple roles alongside personal responsibilities and celebrating milestones such as reaching 34 episodes and adding new team members. Raj discusses the importance of facilitating meaningful conversations, enhancing communication skills, and learning from guests to understand culturally diverse communities better. He emphasizes listening, storytelling, and embracing discomfort as essential elements in effecting tangible change. Timestamped overview: 00:00 Balancing structure and engagement through historical content. 03:20 Finding purpose and hope through global connections. 07:04 Thanks for joining, share, support, see you! -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on December 27, 2023 on Healthcare for Humans. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Passionate Pioneers: Elevating Community Health with Colby Takeda
Jan 24 2024
Passionate Pioneers: Elevating Community Health with Colby Takeda
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: CLICK HERE --- Episode Overview:  During this episode, we spend time with Colby Takeda, co-founder and CEO of Pear Suite, a game-changing company pioneering tech-enabled community health workers to address social drivers of health.  With a career improving community wellbeing through social determinants programs, Colby saw technology’s potential to empower this workforce.  While together, Colby shares how Pear Suite’s platform captures data, coordinates care, and tracks outcomes to elevate community health workers’ impact.  Additionally, we discuss the invaluable but untapped role these workers play in building trust and relationships with patients where health systems can’t reach and how connecting them to resources, social programs, and care coordination closes important health and care gaps.  By making these workers scalable, Colby sees healthcare finally utilizing community assets for equitable access. Join us for this passionate and impactful conversation. Let’s go!  Episode Highlights: Origins: Inspired by community health workers’ potential with better tech enablement The Platform: Centralizes workflows, surfaces insights and coordinates care Trusted Role: Community health workers build relationships and address social needs Scalable Model: Tech elevated data and care coordination drives sustainability Vision: Connecting community and health systems for equitable access About our Guest:  Colby Takeda is the co-founder and CEO of Pear Suite, a digital health company working to empower community health workers and better address the social determinants of health.  Through Pear Suite’s social care navigation platform, health plans, providers and community-based organizations can boost member engagement, improve health outcomes, and reduce the cost of care in a person-centered, culturally, and linguistically centered way.  Colby is a former senior living executive and has dedicated most of his professional career to improving community well-being through population health management programs, policy change, and technology solutions, particularly around the social determinants of health. After completing his undergraduate studies in health sciences, Colby completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Shidler College of Business and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. Links Supporting This Episode: Pear Suite Website: CLICK HERE Colby Takeda LinkedIn page: CLICK HERE Colby Takeda Twitter page: CLICK HERE  Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HERE Mike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HERE Visit our website: CLICK HERE Subscribe to newsletter: CLICK HERE Guest nomination form: CLICK HERE -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on January 3, 2024 on Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Bright Spots In Healthcare: The Future of Senior Health: Equitable Access & Open Enrollment
Jan 10 2024
Bright Spots In Healthcare: The Future of Senior Health: Equitable Access & Open Enrollment
Healthcare leaders from Humana, myPlace Health, Mom’s Meals, and SCAN explore the latest product and benefit design trends for the aging population. Our expert panel shares strategies and best practices your plan can implement to bridge the social and clinical care gap and empower seniors to create a lifetime of healthy habits.    Topics include: Product Segmentation SDOH/Supplemental Benefits Care Models Payer and Provider Collaboration   Panelists: Catherine Macpherson, MS, RDN, Senior Vice President of Healthcare Strategy & Development, Mom’s Meals Erika Pabo, MD, MBA, Chief Transformation Officer & Central Operations, Centerwell & Conviva, Humana Lena Perelman, Senior Director, Product Development, Market Expansion, SCAN Health Plan Robert Schreiber, MD, AGSF, Vice President and National Medical Director, myPlace Health   Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/the-future-of-senior-health-equitable-access-open-enrollment/   The Episode is Sponsored by Mom’s Meals Getting the right nutrition is essential to achieving and maintaining good health – yet accessing balanced meals that also support health challenges and fulfill personal tastes is not always as easy as it should be.   At Mom’s Meals, our passion is to provide nourishment and deliver wholesome meals to the homes of those who need better nutrition to support their health and wellness, no matter where they live. It’s the reason we’ve built our business from our own personal roots, caring for our clients as we do our own family and loved ones.   Our menus are designed by professional chefs and registered dieticians to taste great and support the nutritional needs of common chronic conditions. Clients get to choose every meal, every order. Meals are delivered to any address, no matter how remote.   To learn more visit momsmeals.com.  -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on September 15, 2023 on Bright Spots in Healthcare with Eric Glazer. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Distrust & Disparities: Navigating a Broken System to Conquer Breast Cancer with Jasmine Samuel
Dec 27 2023
Distrust & Disparities: Navigating a Broken System to Conquer Breast Cancer with Jasmine Samuel
In this episode we interview Jasmine Samuel, a Black nurse, healthcare administrator, triple-negative breast cancer survivor, and founder of The Patient Nurse Foundation, an organization that provides essential care management support and patient navigation services to Mississippians, a state with some of the worst health outcomes in the U.S.  Contact Jasmine through email or by phone to learn more about The Patient Nurse Foundation, LLC, get support, or join their cause in creating a more equitable healthcare system. Email: jsamuel@patientnursefoundation.com Phone: 662-889-7258 Follow Jasmine on LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on October 6, 2023 on Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Healthcare For Humans: The Power of Cultural Humility and Cultural Safety to Transform Healthcare
Dec 13 2023
Healthcare For Humans: The Power of Cultural Humility and Cultural Safety to Transform Healthcare
Join me, Dr. Raj Sundar, and my colleague Maha Razzaki, as we navigate the complex terrain of cultural competence, humility, and safety in healthcare. Listen in as we delve into the differences between these concepts and their impact on providing culturally responsive care. Maha shares her experiences as a Program Manager for a Member Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Program, and we discuss the importance of listening to diverse community voices to build meaningful connections. In this discussion, we take an in-depth look at cultural humility, a practice that can move us beyond cultural competency. We discuss the model minority myth and its erasure effect on the challenges that Asian Americans face. We also talk about understanding the power dynamics between clinicians and patients and how cultural humility can help build rapport. We also examine the complexities of identity and discuss the role of cultural safety in healthcare. Lastly, we touch on the difficulty of speaking up against a power dynamic in healthcare and why it's crucial to recognize and appreciate one another's contributions to the healthcare system. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on July 8, 2023 on Healthcare for Humans. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Distrust & Disparities: Shedding Light on Sickle Cell Disparities
Dec 6 2023
Distrust & Disparities: Shedding Light on Sickle Cell Disparities
In this episode we discuss how structural racism like underfunded research, inadequate care, and misconceptions about sickle cell disease have hindered treatment advancements. We cover a story of how the fragmented healthcare system can cause more harm for SCD patients.  And we highlight Sick Cells, an advocacy organization elevating the voices of the sickle cell community to influence positive change. Visit the Sick Cells website to learn about their advocacy efforts, join their ambassador program, share your story, and to donate so they can better serve the sickle cell community. Follow them on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Resources Black People and Sickle Cell Anemia: Your Questions Answered – Healthline Sicklepedia: Sickle Cell Disorders – Sickle Cell 101 These Sisters With Sickle Cell Had Devastating, and Preventable, Strokes – The New York Times The Face of Sickle Cell: Kyra and Kami Crawford – Black Video News -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on September 15th, 2023 on Distrust & Disparities. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
The Podcast by KevinMD: Bias and Inequity in Health Care
Nov 29 2023
The Podcast by KevinMD: Bias and Inequity in Health Care
Join podiatrist Amol Saxena as we delve into the often overlooked disparities in the U.S. health care system. We discuss the historical underrepresentation of BIPOC individuals in both patient care and medical leadership, shedding light on biases, "sham peer review," and limited advancement opportunities. Explore the crucial need for cultural competence, unbiased mediation, and diverse leadership to rectify these issues and pave the way for a more equitable health care landscape. Amol Saxena is a podiatrist. He discusses the KevinMD article, "How BIPOC doctors and patients suffer in the U.S. health care system." The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience. Ambient intelligence augments human capabilities to make our lives easier. The applications are many, especially in health care. Ambient clinical intelligence is offsetting the most pressing challenges in health care today, such as burnout, physician shortages, physician and patient dissatisfaction, and underperforming financial outcomes, by applying the technology to clinical documentation.  The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to automatically document care. It securely listens to and captures the natural, clinician-patient encounter conversation unobtrusively, and turns that conversation into a clinical note for the clinician's review and signature directly in the electronic health record. You just talk naturally, and DAX does the rest.  DAX is being used by thousands of physicians across 30 different specialties nationwide. It has already won the Silver Stevie award in the health care technology category and was ranked #1 for improving clinician experience in KLAS's top 20 emerging solutions. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/42nhXk Powered by CMEfy. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on August 30, 2023 on The Podcast by KevinMD. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Bright Spots In Healthcare: Equity, Engagement & Nutrition: Innovations Empowering the Underserved
Nov 22 2023
Bright Spots In Healthcare: Equity, Engagement & Nutrition: Innovations Empowering the Underserved
Leaders from Humana, SCAN and NourishedRx discuss the link between food, nutrition security and health and the idea that food and nutrition programs can improve health. Many Americans lack access to nutritious food due to food insecurity, contributing to high rates of chronic disease, poor health outcomes and health disparities, especially among underserved communities.    Our expert panel will share solutions and strategies health plans can adopt to improve health equity, reduce healthcare costs and alleviate the adverse impact of limited access to healthy food among your most vulnerable populations.    Panelists Romilla Batra, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, SCAN Leah Brucchieri, Director of Medicare Growth and Innovation at Humana Lauren Driscoll, Founder and CEO of NourishedRx Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/equity-engagement-nutrition-innovations-empowering-the-underserved/   This Episode is sponsored by NourishedRx NourishedRx aims to eradicate poor diet and nutrition insecurity as top drivers of death, disease, and disparities. Founded in 2019 by Lauren Driscoll, NourishedRx is a digital health and nutrition company that helps people live healthier lives and supports health equity. Leveraging the healing and connective power of food, NourishedRx partners with healthcare organizations nationally to nourish their most vulnerable members, build healthy relationships, and support health equity. NourishedRx delivers highly personalized, culturally relevant meals and groceries to members, along with wrap-around whole health support and nutrition education. The NourishedRx solution delights and engages members and promotes connection that enables NourishedRx not only to support dietary health and glean actionable insights regarding gaps in care and health-related social needs. Through this solution, NourishedRx can drive better health outcomes and lower overall costs at scale. Visit the website at nourishedrx.com -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on June 27, 2023 on Bright Spots in Healthcare with Eric Glazer. Listen, follow and subscribe here.
Aging Fast & Slow: Roots of Inequity: Native American Health
Nov 15 2023
Aging Fast & Slow: Roots of Inequity: Native American Health
From enduring the consequences of forced displacement and cultural disruption to grappling with inadequate resources and discriminatory policies, Native American communities have faced multifaceted challenges that have deeply impacted their ability to receive equitable and effective healthcare. Join us in this enlightening episode as we engage with Dr. Emily Haozous, a distinguished Research Scientist at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation. Through the lens of her research, Haozous delves into the historical and systemic conditions that have limited healthcare access for these communities, uncovering deeply rooted challenges and disparities. Her pioneering contributions shed light on these critical issues, striving to bridge gaps in understanding and advocating for impactful change within these healthcare systems. References Haozous EA, Trott Jaramillo E, Willging CE. Getting to know: American Indian elder health seeking in an under-funded healthcare system. Qualitative Research in Health. December 2021. Haozous EA, Lee J, Soto C. Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Data Sovereignty: Ethical Issues. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research. 2021. Jaramillo ET, Haozous EA, Willging CE. The Community as the Unit of Healing: Conceptualizing Social Determinants of Health and Well-Being for Older American Indian Adults. Gerontologist. May 2022. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on September 6, 2023 on Aging Fast & Slow. Listen, follow and subscribe here.