Episode Description
This Podcast with CXO host Jasmaine discusses how health systems can effectively address health disparities by embedding equity into every aspect of their operations. Jasmaine outlines five key hallmarks of committed health systems:
Having a community-oriented board
Ensuring public-facing accountability
Fostering a "C-suite Justice League" for collaborative leadership
Having a CEO who openly learns and grows
Avoiding the "smart talk trap," focusing on actionable change rather than just talking about it
Our THMA host also highlights examples of organizations successfully implementing these practices.
Key Takeaways
Community-Oriented Board: Effective health systems engage community leaders to ensure their priorities align with the communities they serve.
Public Accountability: Transparency in progress and financial commitments is crucial, exemplified by Providence's public health equity report.
Collaborative Leadership: Health equity requires a team effort from the entire leadership, not just a single leader or department.
CEO's Public Learning: CEOs should embrace public learning, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Action Over Talk: Organizations should prioritize meaningful actions over merely discussing health equity.
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.