Paving the Way for Health Equity with Vanessa Guzman

Episode Overview

In recent years, the call for health equity has driven healthcare systems to champion better care and well-being of their patients and the communities they serve. However, this aspiration brings with it a series of social and cultural challenges. Join us in the latest episode of Value-Based Care Insights as we sit down with Vanessa Guzman, CEO of SmartRise Health, a healthcare thought leader on the frontline of change. Vanessa highlights the key priorities and challenges encountered by provider organizations and offers actionable solutions for effective integration of health equity into care delivery models. Gain valuable insights on leadership requirements, data collection, and what it takes to bridge the disparities gap and promote health equity.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• The pursuit of health equity requires strong leadership commitment, cultural alignment, and effective data collection.

• Quality care is only possible with equitable access to it.

• Top issues faced by health providers include budget allocation, health equity return-on-investment, and integration of health equity into existing revenue streams.