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Overcoming health inequity in the U.S. and the role of telehealth:    Ideas and best practices from Cigna, Henry Ford Health System and the eHealth Initiative

Overcoming health inequity in the U.S. and the role of telehealth: Ideas and best practices from Cigna, Henry Ford Health System and the eHealth In…

FromConversations in Healthcare


Overcoming health inequity in the U.S. and the role of telehealth: Ideas and best practices from Cigna, Henry Ford Health System and the eHealth In…

FromConversations in Healthcare

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Sep 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Increased reliance on telehealth services has been one of the most significant care delivery shifts prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic has also thrown more light on the challenges of health inequity in the United States, especially among African American and Hispanic communities. We discuss these issues and potential solutions with leaders at the eHealth Initiative, Cigna and Henry Ford Health System. Panelists include:Wanneh Dixon, who is Director of Programs, Strategy & Development at eHealth Initiative Will M. Lopez, the National Medical Director-Virtual Care and Senior Medical Director-Behavioral Health at Cigna; and Denise White-Perkins, who is not only the Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Family Medicine, and Director, Healthcare Equity Initiatives, Office of System Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Henry Ford Health System but is also Clinical Associate Professor, at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (48)

Clarivate Conversations in Healthcare is a collection of candid interviews with key leaders and experts. Veteran industry journalist Mike Ward explores business challenges and opportunities the industry currently faces, including COVID-19, clinical innovation, deal making, emerging market dynamics, data and technology, new engagement models, patient centricity and much more.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.