Venture capitalists are actively looking to invest in entrepreneurs that our developing innovation solutions to improve health outcomes, access, and affordability. But the healthcare sector fundamentally differs, as it comprises a variety of stakeholders who must be on board to introduce new technology solutions. In this episode, we explore the unique aspects of healthcare that VCs must consider and strategies regarding how to best navigate this unique space. 

First, Dale Van Demark discusses what makes the healthcare sector unique and how we can incent VCs and entrepreneurs to fund and develop solutions to enhance health equity. Then, Brian McGough explores the future of health venture capital and which investment trends will endure.

Dale Van Demark is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery, advising on strategic transactions and digital health matters in the health, life sciences, and technology industries.

Brian McGough is the Senior Managing Director at Ziegler.

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Sectors around us are evolving and leaning into digital transformation. But many entrepreneurs are worried that healthcare is not transforming fast enough, while other sectors are leverage digital solutions to accelerate transformation. In this episode, we hear from entrepreneurs to find out what areas of healthcare are ripe for innovation, how entrepreneurs can center their business models around health equity and give advice to entrepreneurs entering the healthcare innovation space.

First, Dr. Chris Gibbons shares the state of healthcare innovation and highlights the most promising opportunities. Then, Taylor McPartland shares how to run a startup that emphasis the importance of health equity. Lastly, Dr. Ian Tong provides insights regarding what entrepreneurs need to consider when developing a business or solutions that impact all communities.

Dr. Chris Gibbons is the Chief Health Innovation Adviser at the Federal Communications Commission and founder of the Greystone Group. 

Taylor McPartland is the CEO of Scale Health.

Dr. Ian Tong is the former Chief Medical Adviser of Included Health. 

Healthcare innovations may have the power to change health outcomes for patients, but these innovations only matter if everyone has reliable access to them. With today’s current broadband infrastructure, rural and urban communities still struggle with consistent access. In this episode, industry and government leaders discuss how broadband access impacts health equity and how we can build a more robust  broadband infrastructure so that all communities can access digital health solutions.

First, Mignon Clyburn shares the current state of broadband and the barriers that lead to broadband access challenges. Then, Dr. David Rhew presents potential solutions to increase broadband access, including 5G and digital literacy. Lastly, Broderick Johnson shares the strategies Comcast is employing to partner with local communities to increase broadband access and affordability.

Mignon Clyburn is the Former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission.

Dr. David Rhew is the Chief Medical Officer of Microsoft.

Broderick Johnson is Comcast's Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Digital Equity. He is also the Former White House Cabinet Secretary. Broderick Johnson (comcast.com)

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Health data enables us to research and impact patient outcomes for the better. But, health data must be centered around health equity, or we risk exacerbating disparities. So, how can we best use health data? In this episode, we hear from experts about how we can collaborate across industries, including the public and private sectors to ensure health data is accessible, secure, and unbiased. 

First, Aneesh Chopra explains how entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers should collaborate to optimize the use of health data and presents the pressing challenges related to health data privacy and security. Then, Dr. Ivor Horn discusses how we can address existing biases in health datasets to ensure health data is used equitably to improve health and wellbeing for all communities.

Aneesh Chopra was the first Chief Technology Officer of the United States and Co-Founder and President of CareJourney with extensive expertise in care delivery, data analytics, and policy. 

Dr. Ivor Horn is the Chief Health Equity Officer at Google.

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The pandemic left us with no choice but to dive into digital health. And while it led to some positive changes, it also led to concerns regarding equitable digital health access for all communities. Today, we explore how to advance digital health solutions and access for all communities.

First, Stacey Stewart shows us how digital health is providing critical access in maternity care deserts. Then, Michael speaks with Rene Quashie about digital health's opportunities and limitations and solutions to address these barriers. Lastly, Michael sits down with Bruce Siegel to discover how we can develop equitable digital health solutions to enhance care delivery for all.

Stacey Stewart is the President and CEO of the March of Dimes. 

Rene Quashie is the Vice President of Digital Health at the Consumer Technology Association.

Bruce Siegel is the President and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals. 

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Healthcare faces a big problem – health inequities. Life expectancy rates drastically differ from state to state, maternal mortality rates are increasing; these are just a few challenges impacting healthcare. There is a lot of talk about health equity, but we need action. Today, we explore how to place health equity at the center of innovation and who is responsible for doing so. 

First, Rene Quashie shows us how health inequities affect people across the United States. Host Michael Crawford then speaks with Dr. Aletha Maybank about the history of efforts to address health equity and essential considerations when undertaking health equity initiatives. Michael then talks to Stacey Stewart about how the March of Dimes is moving beyond discussion to address maternal and infant health inequities. Lastly, Michael speaks with Bruce Siegel about implementing the right policy solutions that will not further exacerbate health disparities. 

Rene Quashie is the Vice President of Digital Health at the Consumer Technology Association.

Dr. Maybank is the Chief Health Equity Officer at the American Medical Association (AMA).

Stacey Stewart is the President and CEO of the March of Dimes. 

Bruce Siegel is the President and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals. 

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The challenges in America’s healthcare system disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Many of us are working to solve these challenges with digital health and health data. But if we don't innovate from a health equity foundation, we won’t solve anything. If you want the right resources to advance healthcare innovations that work for all communities, stay updated with the most cutting edge information with 21st Century Health. Tune in every other week as host Michael Crawford talks to global health experts, leaders, and innovators to find out what we need to collaborate and co-create healthcare solutions that reach the needs of all communities.

Michael Crawford is the Associate Dean for Strategy, Outreach, and Innovation and Founder and Executive Director of Howard University's 1867 Health Innovations Project

21st Century Health: Digital Health, Data, and Equity is a production of Howard University’s 1867 Health Innovations Project and Voxtopica.