Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlined an action plan for addressing health disparities; ensuring high-quality, affordable healthcare for everyone, regardless of their background; and driving health…
These four states are taking a boots-on-the-ground approach to addressing social determinants of health.
Everyone knows that diet, lifestyle choices like alcohol consumption and smoking, exercise, and genetics play a role in your overall health. But experts suggest that social determinants—that is, the conditions…
Health equity has become something of a catchphrase, but it’s an important one to know. At Medecision, we’re deeply committed to working toward a healthcare system that gives every person…
At Medecision, we are committed to improving healthcare and health equity for all and feel it’s important to highlight the voices championing an equitable healthcare system. That’s why we’re happy…
The COVID-19 pandemic put consumer trust to the test in 2020 and early 2021. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the healthcare industry can help rebuild trust among health citizens.
At Medecision, we understand the value of virtual care. But until we make the processes easy and accessible, we’re not going to change the ability of all people to access…
Vaccine hesitancy is not uncommon in rural America. But the healthcare industry can’t forget about rural communities.
We saw a housing crisis in America this past year—and we quickly learned how important safe housing is to healthcare.
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, we bring together healthcare leaders with vast experience in caring for and engaging underserved and vulnerable populations. Our experts include Dr. Jan…
Effectively engaging with and serving vulnerable populations is made even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, when trust in healthcare systems has been eroded.
How will the future of healthcare change under the Biden-Harris administration?
What are the top priorities for the Biden administration? Combating the COVID-19 crisis, improving livelihoods and setting the American ship on the right track.
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care.
By mid-July, 53% of adults had reported their mental health had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus—and research shows that poor and disadvantaged populations are most affected by mental health…
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity.
Disparities clearly exist, and it is our responsibility to figure out why and how to address them, for the good of everyone.
How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them?
Even before COVID-19, working-age Americans struggled to afford healthcare coverage. Now, in the event of an economic downturn, the situation could worsen. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the findings of…
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play – and they affect a wide range of health outcomes, according to…
How has COVID-19 affected healthcare in rural areas? People in rural communities are typically spread out by distance already—but some could be more at risk for certain conditions because of…
Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system.
We are deeply saddened by the recent displays of injustice in America—and the systemic racism that continues to plague our nation.
Long after we flatten the curve, Americans will still be dealing with lingering mental health issues.
No one is immune from the coronavirus, but low-income and other marginalized groups of people face a higher risk of impact.
In rural areas, doctors are like a revolving door, rarely staying in one place for long. There are disparities in healthcare access in rural America, but technology may be a…
Access to healthcare in rural settings is a true challenge. Americans living in rural areas are more likely to die from five leading causes than their urban counterparts. How should…
