Health Equity Archives

Implementing Processes and Tools to Measure and Analyze SDOH and Health Equity Programs: The 2023 ACAP SDOH Benchmark Assessment

Michael Raggiani
February 7, 2023
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• Learn about the purpose, components and benefits of the ACAP SDOH Benchmark Assessment • Gain an understanding of organizational alignment to develop, implement, and maintain SDOH programs including an overarching SDOH strategy to guide program priorities, business cases, funding and outcomes analyses. • Discuss screening methods, data collection and analytical tools to assess and measure social risk factors of health plan member populations and non-members in communities served • Examine approaches to identifying community- based partners including criteria, financial and non-financial arrangements, referral management workflows, and current challenges • Share the current state of planning for climate change impacts on health plan members and geographic regions served

Address the Digital Divide to Reduce Inequities in Healthcare

Michael Raggiani
February 7, 2023
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Identify technological and behavioral barriers to digital health implementation in certain populations
Discuss approaches to increase digital literacy and digital health tools adoption
Explore federal, state, and local efforts to reduce broadband costs and improve access in underserved areas
Establish a team of digital health navigators within your workforce to increase digital health adoption and effectiveness

Establishing Collaborative Partnerships to Heighten Focus on SDoH

Michael Raggiani
February 7, 2023
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Discuss collaborative approaches and partnerships that advance food security, housing stability, and medical transportation access
Deploy programs that address health inequities through market-driven, community informed solutions that support underserved populations
Explore data sharing mechanisms and tools utilized by providers and payers to integrate SDoH information into EHRs
Uncover opportunities to align efforts at the state, local, and community level for greater impact in promoting public health policies and measurable program effectiveness
Determine how a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Plan can advance care delivery efforts

Implementing a Next-Gen Cross-Functional Care Team to Improve Patient Care, Access, and Outcomes: The Johns Hopkins Story

Jesus Zayas
February 7, 2023
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Learn about the JHM Office of Population Health and its areas of focus to improve health for populations
Discuss the development of a cross-functional care team as a team-based model of care
Review the close partnership between the Office of Population Health and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity and their shared focus on promoting healthy equity

Reducing Disparities in Maternal Health: The Path Forward

Michael Raggiani
February 7, 2023
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Examine the state of maternal health, the root causes for disparities, and the lack of awareness of the scope of material health disparities
Explore recent advocacy and legislative efforts that are addressing maternal health and maternal care disparities
Delve into recent progress, programs, and partnerships that private and public sector, and community organizations are spearheading to advance maternal care equity
Discuss efforts to stratify data and develop a material health equity strategy

Multi-stakeholder Efforts to Prioritize and Sustain Health Equity Initiatives to Prevent Health Risks and Significantly Improve Care

Michael Raggiani
February 7, 2023
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Gain insights in to incorporating inclusivity and equity across all healthcare business lines
Discuss leadership efforts to create an inclusive environment within the organization as well as among the community
Leverage community partnerships to deliver quality care to underrepresented groups
Explore innovative approaches to identify disparities and enhance equity efforts across the care continuum
Implement actionable strategies to access accurate socioeconomic, demographic, race, ethnicity related data in a timely manner to significantly improve health outcomes