underserved populations

The health equity component of value-based care always had a primary and preventive care focus. There is movement to include specialists in that dialogue particularly within an aging population, says HSBlox operations chief Lynn Carroll.

Luis Belén, CEO of NHIT, discusses how his personal history in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, as well as his cancer journey, have shaped his work in increasing care access for underserved communities.

Christopher Kunney, advocacy chair for HIMSS Georgia chapter and 2024 Changemaker, discusses his health equity and advocacy work focused on closing care gaps for communities of color and encouraging people of color to pursue healthcare careers.  

Brian Esterly, CEO of TimeDoc Health, discusses health IT's role in bringing together patients and care teams and facilitating self-care management, particularly for patients with chronic conditions in healthcare deserts.  

Carolina Nelson, LAC regional deputy director at Project HOPE, explains how the relief organization is improving global health, whether it's in a humanitarian setting or an emergency.

Wings of Hope board member Dr. Manish Kohli,  who is chief digital health officer and global head of humanitarian programs at Securra Health, discusses his panel at HIMSS23 on Wings of Hope's help for isolated communities via tech.

Tribal communities' health is impeded by dual problems: insufficient government funds and a lack of interoperability, which cause a deficiency of healthcare IT solutions, says Tyler LaPlaunt, assistant director at Upper Peninsula Health Care Solutions.