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"Creating population health management strategies is going to take a concerted effort.  We need to understand the variety of populations we serve and how a health system can integrate into these communities."  -Paul G. alexander, MD MPH, executive vice president and chief health equity and transformation officer, RWJBarnabasHealth
"Health equity and access to care is a national and global issue, so its crucial to bring everyone together." - Seth Shay Martin, MD, MHS, John Hopkins School of Medicine
New Video Series Coming Soon in March- Unpacking Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease

Study Assessing Blood Pressure Interventions in Rural Black Population Finds Little Effect

by Jared Kaltwasser

Two strategies were tried, but neither outperformed usual care.

Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: March 16, 2024

by Giuliana Grossi

This week, the Center on Health Equity and Access highlighted expert opinions on a mental health paradigm shift in the workplace, the impact health care algorithms can have on patient outcomes, and social factors linked with hidradenitis suppurativa severity, in addition to addre...

Alcohol Use Disorder Equally Linked to Suicide Across Genders, Study Finds

by Giuliana Grossi

Illuminating the critical intersection of substance use and mental health, these findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address alcohol use disorder within suicide prevention efforts.

INTERVIEWS

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Pat Van Burkleo on Food Access Initiatives in Louisiana

by Maggie L. Shaw

In this interview, Pat Van Burkleo, executive director of Feeding Louisiana, explains why food access initiatives are a top priority.

Part 2: Dr James Robinson on the Impact of 340B Programs and Drug Pricing Policies

by Maggie L. Shaw

In part 2 of our interview with Robinson, he addresses the potential for exacerbated health care disparities in the aftermath of hospital price markups and how insurance plan design often disadvantages the patients who most need expensive infusion therapies but cannot afford them...

Carrie Kozlowski: Enhancing Patient Access Amidst Rising Medicaid Disenrollment

by Giuliana Grossi

Carrie Kozlowski, OT, MBA, chief operating officer and cofounder of Upfront Healthcare, explains how the company emphasizes personalized engagement to overcome technological, cultural, and social barriers while Medicaid disenrollment rates are increasing.

VIDEO SERIES


Unpacking Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Management: Exploring Strategies for Equitable Care

Nihar Desai, MD, MPH; Natalie Evans, MD, MS, FAHA; Seth S. Martin, MD, MHS, FACC, FASPC, FAHA; and Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC, discuss disparities in cardiovascular disease management and their vision for more equitable care.

Unveiling Disparities, Fostering Awareness, and Building Inclusive Strategies in Diabetic Macular Edema Care

Joseph M. Coney MD, FACS, discusses key factors needed to address disparities in care among patients with diabetic macular edema, including the significance of community involvement and the role of provider self-reflection in facilitating fair and unbiased medical care.

Addressing Disparities in Women's Health Equity

A panel of experts discuss the current state of health equity in women's health, including representation of racial/ethnic groups in clinical trials, access to care, and disparities in care for specific disease states.

PODCASTS

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Navigating Health Literacy, Social Determinants, and Discrimination in National Health Plans

by Brooke McCormick

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the February 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on how health plans can screen for health literacy, social determinants of health, and perceived heal...

Drs Raymond Thertulien, Joseph Mikhael on Racial Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Care Access

by Rose McNulty

In the wake of the 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition, Raymond Thertulien, MD, PhD, of Novant Health, and Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, chief medical officer of the International Myeloma Foundation, discussed health equity research highlight...

Oncology Onward: A Conversation With Thyme Care CEO and Cofounder Robin Shah

by Maggie L. Shaw

Robin Shah, CEO of Thyme Care, which he founded in 2020 with Bobby Green, MD, president and chief medical officer, joins hosts Emeline Aviki, MD, MBA, and Stephen Schleicher, MD, MBA, to discuss his evolution as an entrepreneur in oncology care innovation and his goal of positive...

PUBLICATIONS


Addressing Patients’ Unmet Social Needs: Checklists Are a Means, Trust Is Foundational

by Bruce W. Sherman, MD

Identifying and addressing unmet social needs without attention to other contributors to health inequities—such as medical mistrust—is unlikely to yield desired outcomes.

Evaluation of a Collaborative Model Between Managed Care and Affordable Housing on Acute Care Costs

by Jack Tsai, PhD, MSCP

A collaborative service model between a managed care organization and an affordable housing provider reduced acute care use and costs.

Potential Inequities in Access to In-Person SHIP Counseling Services

by Melissa M. Garrido, PhD

The federal State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides counseling and education on Medicare coverage options. This article highlights potential inequities in in-person SHIP service access.

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