Population Health
In an era of more seamless information-sharing, decision-makers have a renewed chance to address health inequities.
"If we don't learn from COVID how telehealth can help save lives, then we're in trouble," said Becerra during a Senate confirmation hearing this week.
Experts at the WEDI conference outlined steps for institutions and clinical teams to take toward bringing equity to patient-facing tools.
The organization acknowledged the racist and exclusionary actions of its commonly recognized founder, Dr. Nathan Davis, and announced that it would be removing his bust from public display.
"People like it, they've gotten used to it and they're comfortable with it," says the behavioral health provider's CIO. "Telehealth is going to be a permanent part of our care model."
Former FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn says addressing the long-term consequences of systemic racism in healthcare will require candid and honest conversation.
A new study found that portal users had higher knowledge about their disease, higher ratings of current health, and lower disease-related stress.
The grant was given to the state group to increase telemedicine quality and access, with the goal of combating healthcare disparities for lower-income people and communities of color.