Black Americans report higher levels of mistrust in the health care system than white Americans and suffer worse outcomes in everything from maternal mortality to life expectancy. What if improving health literacy and demystifying health information could be the part of the solution?
This week, one doctor’s crusade to help more people understand their own health care and why insurers are starting to buy in.
Guests:
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH, MPA, Founder and CEO, Grapevine Health
Keith Maccannon, Director of Marketing, Outreach and Community Relations, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
Yvonne Smith, Grapevine Client
Karen Dale, RN, MSN, Market President, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
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