Healthcare Transformation Begins with Holistic Integration: Embed Socioeconomic Data into EHRs Now!

 

The Healthcare Rethink podcast, hosted by Brian Urban, prominently features healthcare transformation as its central theme in the recent episode with Dr. Vivian S. Lee, the author of The Long Fix: Solving America’s Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for Everyone and Exec Fellow at Harvard Business School.

This episode explores various facets of healthcare evolution, from the integration of social health indicators to the evolving role of employers in the healthcare system. Dr. Lee, with her diverse background in medicine, engineering, and executive leadership, underscores the significance of a holistic approach to patient care. She highlights the transformative potential of technologies such as AI and big data in reshaping healthcare. Her insights offer valuable perspectives on enhancing healthcare outcomes and effectively managing costs, contributing to the broader narrative of healthcare transformation.

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