Eliminating disparities in one of the most critical and ethical imperatives of our healthcare system today. Join Drs. Joe Kvedar and Ron Wyatt, founder and CEO of Achieving Health Equity, and a widely respected champion of patient safety and health equity, as they explore the role of trust and humility in addressing disparities, as well as the fear of uncovering personal or systemic biases that can limit progress. What are ways that telehealth can move the path forward? As co-chair of the ATA’s Advisory Group to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities, Ron explains the importance of understanding history, examining evidence, and using training as part of a newly developed framework created by the ATA. What can be done as an “impatient optimist” to make care better for all?

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Hospital-at-home takes the inpatient acute care experience to the patient home, showing promising initial results.  Dr Kvedar talks with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services about what it might really be like for older adults in these programs.  What is the impact to patients and their caregivers and what considerations should be taken?  They discuss the lived experience of this population and how clinical systems can reduce the intensity of care burden to allow these programs to truly succeed. 

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According to health consumers, three things need to be in place in order for them to engage with their healthcare: trust, authenticity and satisfaction. When we add technology to that mix, what happens to the delicate dynamic between patient and provider? Omnichannel care illustrates the seismic changes we're seeing in healthcare today. Healthcare is everywhere we go, everything we touch, from smartphones to wearable sensors and the ever-present Alexa and Siri. Join Dr. Kvedar and Jane Sarasohn-Kahn as they talk about omnichannel care and what consumers really want. Jane Sarasohn-Kahn is a health economist, consultant and trend weaver, known for her insights into consumer trends and the healthcare economy. Can patients really expect “enchanting” services amidst healthcare's challenging environment?

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