Let's stop talking about how hard healthcare is and improve the experience of its users. In this episode of the HLTH Matters Podcast, Rajeev Singh talks about how Accolade is working to provide a broad spectrum of solutions to tackle challenges healthcare has faced to make it more equitable and improve health outcomes. Rajeev discusses health equity, mentioning the structural and foundational challenges Accolade is tackling like physician affordability and accessibility. Tune in to learn...

Philanthropy has the power to improve the lives of Black communities and inspire philanthropy among everyone. This episode features Chanda Smith Baker, Co-Founder of the Black Collective Foundation MN, discussing the challenges, successes, lessons learned, and next steps for the Foundation. Listen to learn more about how Chanda is taking part in Black-led change in Minnesota and beyond. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how...

In this episode, Dana Trampas introduces Shonta Chambers, who is a seasoned nonprofit executive and public health expert with over 20 years of experience. As the Executive Vice President of Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement at Patient Advocate Foundation, she leads the charge in addressing health disparities. Her pioneering initiatives empower minority populations with limited health literacy, ensuring they gain a firm grasp of medicine and healthcare. -| The Health Equity...

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,...

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...

In this episode of Heart of Equity, we're talking to Minnesota State Representative Cedrick Frazier about the Restore the Vote law, which restores the right to vote for those convicted of a felony once they complete their incarceration. Listen in as we discuss how voting rights play a role in health equity and why this matters for healthcare professionals. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity,...

In this episode, Dana Trampas talks with Christopher Roman, a seasoned digital strategist and marketing analyst, and a leading voice in the intersection of LGBTQ+ advocacy and health equity. As the Executive Director of OutCare Health, Chris is unwavering in his commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and championing LGBTQ+ affirming resources, ensuring that underserved communities have equitable access to essential care. His leadership, dedication to health equity, and marketing prowess make...

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In this episode, we're talking to Kelsey Joson, Founder of InControl, a company on a mission to improve the lives of adults with disabilities in the United States through physical, nutritional, social, and emotional engagement at home. We're discussing how InControl uses community engagement to advance health equity among adults with disabilities. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and...

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...

Recently-appointed new Executive Director of Frontline AIDS, Robin Gorna, and Cindy Kelemi, Executive Director of Bonela (Botswana Network on Ethics, Law & HIV/AIDS) meet up with Ben in New York to discuss the future of the global AIDS response, and the pressure on community based organizations to do more on the frontlines - with less...

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,...

Ben got together recently at the UN with the representatives of Frontline AIDS’ community-based organization partners from Cambodia, Ukraine and Namibia to get a grip on why civil society groups are increasingly being excluded from international negotiations and high- level meetings, what we all need to do to rectify this situation - and how Frontline AIDS partners continue to be at the sharp end of innovation and care for people affected by HIV. Ben’s guests are Choub Sok Chamreun...

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...

In this podcast episode, we explore how neighborhoods and the policies that govern those communities can reveal long-standing issues of racism within our society. Our guest, Dr. Odis Johnson, Jr. from Johns Hopkins University, is an expert in multiple fields, including health policy, education, and sociology. Dr. Johnson helps us understand how these issues have led to ongoing inequalities, particularly for marginalized communities. We discuss how past discriminatory policies still impact us...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Digital health solutions can enhance medications and improve patients’ experiences and outcomes. In this episode of the HLTH Matters Podcast, Pierre Leurent and Sai Shankar discuss how Aptar Digital Health creates patient-centric software solutions and digital devices to leverage drugs across multiple areas. They explain how technology can be a great way to guide patients with complex medications, empower them, and manage them continuously and proactively.  Tune in to learn more about how...

Season 1. Episode 1. Hosts Dr. Sarah Szanton and Dr. Deidra Crews kick off Aging Fast & Slow with guest Dr. Elissa Epel, professor of psychiatry at UCSF. Dr. Epel’s research seeks to understand the root of health disparities, and the role of chronic stress within aging. Together they unpack her recent work revealing how the impact of systemic oppression is transmitted intergenerationally. Podcast References: UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism, & Emotional Research newsletter Accelerated...

Dr. Bonnie Swenor of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing talks about her personal experience with a disability and how that propelled her into a career in disability equity research and advocacy. Dr. Swenor is Director of the Disability Health Research Center at Johns Hopkins. She was recently invited to the White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence to discuss the barriers people with disabilities face to being included and benefiting from STEM. Podcast References and...

"As a practicing surgeon for 30 years in the super-specialized field of otology, neurotology and skull base surgery, I have been privy to some of the most disturbing realities of surgical care. Often, these realities are bleaker than most people expect. One thing physicians, and the general population, need to be more aware of is the very real racial disparity in surgical care. Are the outcomes for Black and Hispanic patients truly different than white patients when it comes to surgery? The...