Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural America
Vaccine hesitancy is not uncommon in rural America. But the healthcare industry can’t forget about rural communities. Don’t forget to share this post!
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Housing Is Key to Health
We saw a housing crisis in America this past year—and we quickly learned how important safe housing is to healthcare. Don’t forget to share this post!
Trust Reset: How to Better Serve Underserved Populations
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…
5 Things to Know About Building Trust and Serving Vulnerable Populations
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. Don’t forget to share this post!
What a Biden-Harris Administration May Mean for the Future of Healthcare
How will the future of healthcare change under the Biden-Harris administration? Don’t forget to share this post!
Top Priorities for President Biden: COVID-19, Then Everything Else
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. Don’t forget to share this post!
Medicare Advantage Benefits Expand Access to SDOH, Telehealth Services
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care. Don’t forget to share this post!
Mental Health, SDOH Drive Health Equity
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…
What a Grocery Store Can Teach Us About Social Determinants of Health
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity. Don’t forget to share this post!
Is Healthcare Really a ‘Black and White’ Issue?
Disparities clearly exist, and it is our responsibility to figure out why and how to address them, for the good of everyone. Don’t forget to share this post!
Racial Disparities of COVID-19 Demand That We Explore and Address Root Causes
How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them? Don’t forget to share this post!
Health Insurance Affordability: A Call to Action for Healthcare Industry Stakeholders in the Pandemic
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…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: An Infographic
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…
Rural Health Amid the Coronavirus
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…
How Telehealth and Health Equity Can Survive After COVID-19
Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system. Don’t forget to share this post!
We Can and Must Do Better
We are deeply saddened by the recent displays of injustice in America—and the systemic racism that continues to plague our nation. Don’t forget to share this post!
COVID-19 Reveals the Need for Universal Mental Healthcare
Long after we flatten the curve, Americans will still be dealing with lingering mental health issues. Don’t forget to share this post!
Protecting Vulnerable Groups During a Pandemic
No one is immune from the coronavirus, but low-income and other marginalized groups of people face a higher risk of impact. Don’t forget to share this post!
Improving Rural Healthcare Access: My mother-in-law, a 20-mile drive and the reality of healthcare access in rural America
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…
Addressing Access to Care Challenges in Rural America
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…
