underserved populations

In a panel discussion, IT professionals and health system executives discussed the challenges of implementing AI across diverse healthcare settings.

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.

The partnership will link advanced remote patient monitoring technology with virtual maternity services.  

The platform interprets patient responses into structured data and more efficiently finds responses that address patient needs like food insecurity or transportation barriers.  

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.  

The Maryland-based company offers virtual and in-person primary care, behavioral health and social care services to underserved populations with complex needs.

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.