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A new article published in [Fierce Biotech] features a discussion between two leaders supporting the Rise to Health Coalition, Fritz Bittenbender (Genentech) and Dr. Kedar Mate (IHI). In their conversation, Bittenbender and Mate discuss why an industry-wide approach to health equity is necessary, the role of biotech in advancing health equity, and how health equity is a moral and business imperative.    Read all they had to say at https://lnkd.in/dt8qeGXX.

What is health equity? Addressing the upstream factors in health. Providing access to quality services to everyone, no matter their gender, race, social class, financial status, or other characteristics. If we embrace health equity, everyone in society will benefit. ASTHO is committed to effective public health and health equity. Let me know what you think in the comments! #healthequity #publichealthmatters

Aligning resources and approaches will help us move farther and faster. Curious how you can join the effort? Check out Rise To Health Coalition to learn more.

Using the Power of Data to Improve Addressing Health Equity https://zurl.co/lV8n CHADIS's Questionnaire Results Ensure Your Patients' Priorities and Interests for Care are Heard! https://zurl.co/aV7O #healthequity #healthdata

"Equity is such a key thing. People do not have equitable access to health services and we need to focus on increasing equity and reaching people where they are" - Margaret Bee, GACD Senior Impact and Policy Manager. This was highlighted during our webinar with PRESCRIP-TEC. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

In the latest episode of Research and Justice For All, CVS Health’s Sreekanth Chaguturu and Joneigh S Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP interview Karen DeSalvo of Google on how to leverage data and partnerships to drive positive, equitable health outcomes. They also discuss both the public and private sector approaches to promoting health equity. #healthequity #dataleverage #healthoutcomes https://lnkd.in/eDyj9wKG

How can the ongoing digital collection of patient-reported outcomes help advance health equity? Join experts from Eli Lilly, Health in Her HUE, and Evidation in this upcoming webinar to find out. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gNqHekBQ #webinar #PROs #patientcentricity #healthequity

"We don't have health equity because society is not equitable. But that also means that all different parts of society have agency. There's something that you can do, something you can bring to the table to start to help to close these gaps." - Nwando Anyaoku, MD, MPH, MBA Tune in to the latest episode of Industry Perspectives to hear how Dr. Anyaoku from Providence how the right combination of #communityengagement and #healthcaredata can improve health equity efforts and empower providers.

AHIP, a URAC strategic partner, has posted a video featuring global health equity expert Dr. LaShawn McIver, who discusses the importance of equity in health care and why tackling disparities in underserved communities should be a priority: https://hubs.la/Q02k8fvS0 #healthcare #healthequity