Healthcare for Humans Podcast – “The Hidden Equity Gap”

We delve into the critical topic of fax machines and their surprising impact on health equity with Bevey Miner, a seasoned expert in healthcare technology. Drawing from over two decades of experience, Bevey illuminates the complexities of healthcare data sharing and the disparities marginalized communities face due to outdated technologies like fax machines. We explore the challenges of interoperability, the necessity of structured data for meaningful analytics, and the importance of tech equity in bridging the gaps in healthcare access and outcomes. From discussing digital cloud faxing solutions to advocating for policy changes, we highlight the intersection of technology and health equity, urging for a unified approach to data sharing that includes all healthcare providers and patients.

Overview:

• 00:00 EHR incentives neglected behavioral health and upgrades.
• 05:07 Implement translation technologies, output as FHIR resource.
• 09:00 Structured data enables effective health outcome analysis.
• 12:06 Tech equity funding needed for healthcare databases.

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