Fixing What's Broken | Founding General Partner of Town Hall Ventures Andy Slavitt
The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast
Healthcare Disparities: Bridging the Divide
Healthcare outcomes starkly differ between affluent individuals and those from underserved backgrounds. While affluent populations benefit from robust support systems, access to quality healthcare, and advanced technologies like telemedicine and AI, individuals living on fixed incomes or in rural areas face significant challenges. Factors such as low income, disabilities, chronic illnesses, language barriers, and mistrust in the healthcare system severely hinder their access to effective care, resulting in health outcomes comparable to lower mid-income countries. Thus, there is a pressing need to address the systemic inequalities that contribute to this divide.
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