Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Alex Ding, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Humana
Jun 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Alex Ding, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Humana, delves into the pivotal role of health equity in transforming healthcare delivery. He discusses innovative strategies for integrating quality care within Medicare Advantage standards. Dr. Ding emphasizes the importance of personalized engagement and addressing social determinants of health to optimize patient outcomes. He also highlights how Humana is bridging the gap between payers and providers, all while focusing on whole-person care and patient experiences.
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Humana's Dual Role Advantage
- Humana uniquely combines payer and provider roles, focusing on whole-person care and patient experience.
- This dual role allows a more integrated, patient-centered approach to healthcare delivery.
Embed Quality, Empower Providers
- Embed quality of care as a fundamental standard, not just a compliance checkbox.
- Support providers with real-time actionable data, integrating payer insights into their EHR workflows.
Embed Health Equity Throughout
- Integrate health equity across care delivery, benefit design, and partnerships as a core focus.
- Screen and reimburse for social determinants like food insecurity and connect patients to community resources.