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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 how Accolade is working to make health equity a reality! 

Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

-| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on November 10, 2023 on Outcomes Rocket. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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 Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on December 7, 2023 on Heart of Equity. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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 Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on October 31, 2023 on HIT Like a Girl. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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, the pharmaceutical industry, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Douglas holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and an M.D. from Cornell University. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution and a fellowship in neuroendocrinology at the National Institutes of Health. In spite of episodes of discrimination, Dr. Douglas became the first Black member to be on the board of management of a top 5 global pharmaceutical company. This makes him an excellent choice for lecturing on these revelatory topics.

Additionally, Dr. Douglas served as Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Member of the Board of Management of large pharmaceutical companies such as Aventis SA (now Sanofi, SA). Some of his past experiences include being President and CEO of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron; Chief Scientific Advisor of Bayer Healthcare, AG; Founder and First Executive Director of the MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation; Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health, Science, and Technology.

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-| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on October 17, 2023 on Healthcare Provider Happy Hour. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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 health outcomes, and discover the transformative potential of this work in reshaping the landscape of health disparities.

References

-| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on November 2, 2023 on Aging Fast & Slow. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on October 12, 2023 on Heart of Equity. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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 him an invaluable asset to the team.

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Summary:

In this solo episode, host Raj Sundar reflects on the past year and the growth of the "Healthcare for Humans" podcast. He shares insights into the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple roles alongside personal responsibilities and celebrating milestones such as reaching 34 episodes and adding new team members. Raj discusses the importance of facilitating meaningful conversations, enhancing communication skills, and learning from guests to understand culturally diverse communities better. He emphasizes listening, storytelling, and embracing discomfort as essential elements in effecting tangible change.

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-| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on December 27, 2023 on Healthcare for Humans. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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 sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on January 4, 2024 on Heart of Equity. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

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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 empower this workforce. 

While together, Colby shares how Pear Suite’s platform captures data, coordinates care, and tracks outcomes to elevate community health workers’ impact. 

Additionally, we discuss the invaluable but untapped role these workers play in building trust and relationships with patients where health systems can’t reach and how connecting them to resources, social programs, and care coordination closes important health and care gaps. 

By making these workers scalable, Colby sees healthcare finally utilizing community assets for equitable access. Join us for this passionate and impactful conversation. Let’s go! 

Episode Highlights:

About our Guest: 

Colby Takeda is the co-founder and CEO of Pear Suite, a digital health company working to empower community health workers and better address the social determinants of health. 

Through Pear Suite’s social care navigation platform, health plans, providers and community-based organizations can boost member engagement, improve health outcomes, and reduce the cost of care in a person-centered, culturally, and linguistically centered way. 

Colby is a former senior living executive and has dedicated most of his professional career to improving community well-being through population health management programs, policy change, and technology solutions, particularly around the social determinants of health. After completing his undergraduate studies in health sciences, Colby completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Shidler College of Business and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health.

Links Supporting This Episode:

-| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health

-| This episode originally aired on January 3, 2024 on Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli. Listen, follow and subscribe here.