Episode Description
Our CXO Podcast host Jasmaine McClain brings on special guest Dr. Joseph Betancourt, President of the Commonwealth Fund, to discuss health equity and the work being done to improve healthcare for diverse populations. Dr. Betancourt highlights the role of the Commonwealth Fund in advancing health equity and emphasizes the importance of addressing issues such as primary care, Medicaid payment and reimbursement, and the social drivers of health.
Key Takeaways
1.Health disparities exist in every state, and even high-performing states have disparities that need to be addressed.
2.Health system executives should prioritize primary care, Medicaid payment and reimbursement, and addressing the social drivers of health to improve health equity.
3.The 2024 state health disparities report highlights the need for accountability and setting goals to improve quality, access, and outcomes.
4.Healthcare leaders should treat health equity as seriously as they do quality, safety, and value, and integrate interventions into the healthcare system.
5.Addressing health disparities benefits all populations and improves care for everyone.
The full transcript of our conversation is also available to read. Show the Transcript.
About Our Host
Jasmaine McClain, Executive Director, Health Equity Alliance
Jasmaine will guide Health Equity Officers through discussions on equity in plain language and the structural challenges in system transformation.