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.  

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

Next week at Health 2.0 in Santa Clara, Dr. Vik Bakhru will offer his advice to providers and startups looking to expand their reach to the patients most in need.