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

February 9, 2024
Brian Urban

 

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.

Recent Episodes

chief impact officer
View episode

As healthcare challenges become more complex, the role of a chief impact officer in healthcare systems is gaining unprecedented importance. Healthcare Rethink Host Brian Urban explores the growing significance of this role with Lorena Zimmer, the Chief Impact Officer at Denver Health. From her early days as a tobacco program specialist to her current…

patient-led journey
View episode

In the latest episode of “Healthcare Rethink,” a FinThrive podcast, host Brian Urban welcomes Susannah Fox, author of “Rebel Health,” to discuss the true patient-led journey toward improving healthcare. This conversation sheds light on how patient-led initiatives revolutionize healthcare, emphasizing the importance of empowering patients to drive change. Fox’s career spans roles as Chief…

navel flight surgeon
View episode

In the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, host Brian Urban explores the unique journey of Dr. Todd Otten, a distinguished naval flight surgeon who transitioned into a family physician and is the Co-Founder of Our Quadruple Aim. The episode provides insights into Dr. Otten’s experiences and the broader context of healthcare transformation. Dr. Otten…