Episode Description
Your Health System CXO Podcast host Jasmaine McClain discusses the challenges health equity leaders face in driving real change despite having leadership buy-in. Jasmaine emphasizes that buy-in is not enough and outlines three key factors for success: clear internal alignment, translation of system priorities into executive priorities, and demonstrating the value of health equity investments. McClain shares examples from health systems that effectively integrate health equity into their missions, cultures, governance, and strategies, providing actionable steps for leaders to create champions for health equity within their organizations.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways:
1.Leadership buy-in is necessary but not sufficient for health equity.
2.Health equity should be integrated into all operations.
3.Successful health systems align their missions with health equity goals.
4.Clear governance is essential for prioritizing health equity.
5.Health equity can drive strategic growth and consumer experience
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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.