doximity

In this episode of the Healthy Project, host Corey Dion Lewis engages with Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea, the head of health equity and inclusion strategy at Doximity, in a comprehensive discussion about health equity from a health tech perspective. They explore the nuances of diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and health equity, delving into their intersections and divergences within the health tech context. Dr. Chinea shares his personal motivations, cultural influences, insights on how technology can bridge the gap in health equity, and what Bad Bunny and Health Equity have in common.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Introduction to Health Equity and Tech: Dr. Chinea's background and what motivates him.
2. Understanding DEI and Health Equity: Defining these concepts and their relevance in health tech.
3. Challenges in Implementing DEI and Health Equity in Tech: Practical approaches and strategies.
4. Doximity's Role and Initiatives: Dr. Chinea discusses Doximity's efforts in health equity and inclusion strategy.
5. Innovative Approaches and the Future of Health Tech: Exploring creative solutions and their impact.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Culture, community, and personal growth... these are what get me up in the morning." - Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea
2. "We need to be willing to lean into [health equity], develop strategies, and be OK with it not working and changing from that." - Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea
3. "It's about connecting with the community, understanding it, and constantly growing and learning these things to be able to do good work." - Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Doximity's initiatives and programs

Video visits – a component of telehealth, hold both great promise and great responsibility. For health system leaders, it's an opportunity to deliver high quality care to more people. At the same time, if we're not intentional about implementing this service, we risk exacerbating the existing health disparities in our communities. With us for this episode are Jason Cunningham of West County Health Centers (WCHC) and Jeffrey Glenn of Neighborhood Healthcare. Both have successfully implemented telehealth video at their respective organizations through the strategy of aligning their leadership and providers to make video visits a priority. 

This is our final episode for 2022! Thank you for subscribing to Health Pilots and for being with us all year.

Here’s where you can learn more about the resources, people, and places in this episode:

• Telehealth Improvement Community Fund - The initiative is designed for community health providers who want to increase video visits by learning from other organizations tackling similar issues.
• Advanced Telehealth Coordinator Certificate — online course  [training resource] - University of Delaware, Div. of Professional and Continuing Studies: Leverage telehealth technologies to improve healthcare access and manage the business aspects of telehealth. No telehealth experience necessary! Geared toward professionals and providers from a variety of backgrounds. This program is available as a customized training program for groups or organizations.
• Telehealth Course Finder [training resource] - The California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) offers no-cost, unbiased training and educational resources that help California providers and patients get the most from telehealth. CTRC maintains an ever-expanding list of telehealth focused training courses.
• West County Health Centers - Provides comprehensive, quality and accessible health care services to the communities of western Sonoma County.
• Neighborhood Healthcare - Provides a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, along with programs and resources designed to improve the health and happiness of the communities throughout San Diego and Riverside counties.
• CCI 2022 Year in Review - Together, we at Center for Care Innovations (CCI) made great strides toward creating fair, just, and inclusive opportunities to be healthy. We invite you to take an inside look at our extraordinary collaborations this year!
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