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How can we leverage telehealth to dismantle barriers and meet the unique healthcare needs of underrepresented groups?
Over the past few years, the healthcare industry has gone through a significant transformation, and one of the most notable changes has been the rise of telehealth.
Telehealth has become an essential tool for many healthcare organizations, and it is transforming the way healthcare is delivered.
Despite the many advantages of telehealth however, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its success….one of which involves ensuring that these services are accessible to ALL patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status or technological proficiency.
On this week’s episode of She Leads Now, I am joined by Dr. Erkeda DeRouen. Tune in as we discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in transforming the healthcare industry and opportunities that currently exist to create a more equitable healthcare system.
Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is a triple board-certified Family, Diversity, and Lifestyle Medicine physician. She serves as a thought leader in healthcare innovation. Passionate about merging the human aspect of medicine with the field of emerging technology, she has been able to utilize her gift of listening, communicating, and connecting the missing pieces to solve complex problems.
Key Takeaways:
- How telehealth can help overcome the barriers of distance, transportation, and mobility issues that can make it difficult for underrepresented groups to access medical care.
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in transforming the healthcare industry and the infrastructure and training that is needed for both healthcare providers and patients.
- How with increased access to healthcare, underrepresented groups can receive earlier interventions and preventive care, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Ways we can begin creating a future where everyone has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their background, race, gender, and/or socioeconomic status.
Resources Mentioned:
- TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5IVJtHVZhA&t=126s
Website: http://www.drerkeda.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/erkedaderouenmd
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/doctordgram
Book Recommendations:
- Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose
- Medicine Women: An Anthology of Stories and Letters by Female Doctors and Health Professionals
- Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health
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