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The halo effect of improving health outcomes through incentives
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs illustrates that our basic needs are physiological, including food, shelter, and clothing. But what if you can’t meet your basic needs? What if you have food or housing insecurity? What if you have bills you can’t pay? When you are having trouble meeting your fundamental needs, you may want to take care of yourself, but you can’t. This can be particularly disastrous for people with chronic conditions.
From startups to large corporations, equity is on the minds of healthcare tech leaders
In the last few years, health equity has become the focus for many organizations, from startups to large corporations. And while there is no one single answer to addressing health equity, the renewed attention on it is bringing forth new insights and innovations.
The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the opportunity to do more
Since 2015, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles have more than doubled. Further fueled by the murder of George Floyd and the disparities brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic, DEI is quickly moving from a “nice to have” to a “must have” for many companies.
Insure the Uninsured Project helps make critical connections
From unwinding the public health emergency (PHE) to expanding eligibility for coverage, the state of California leads the way when it comes to public health policy. And for many of its advancements, Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) has been there to help guide policy, connecting leaders from government, health plans, and local communities to effect real change within the state.
What do people really want from the US healthcare system?
With an estimated 329.5 million people in the US, it should come as no surprise that everyone has a different story when it comes to their interactions with the healthcare system. Whether being treated for cancer, rehabilitating a broken bone, or caring for a baby in the NICU, our stories are as varied as the people who live here. Logically, it would seem that our wish list for how to improve the healthcare system would be just as varied.
The pivotal role culture plays in healthcare
The US Census now projects that the country will become majority minority by 2045. What does this mean for health plans? A lot, actually.
For health equity veterans, it’s a movement, not a moment
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked a national reckoning of structural racism across the US. The pandemic further highlighted the disparities in care when it comes to race. Together, these events have brought a renewed focus to equity.
A pragmatic approach to addressing health equity
Health equity begins with understanding the unique beliefs and behaviors of individuals to build trusted, culturally relevant connections. Listen as Abner Mason, founder and CEO of SameSky Health, and Dr. Pooja Mittal, Medical Director of Health Equity for HealthNet share a pragmatic approach to addressing health equity, focused on helping members more effectively engage within the healthcare system.