News & Knowledge Webinar: “It Is Time to Measure What (Actually) Matters: Drivers of Health & Health Equity” In the final installment of Curi’s health equity webinar series for 2021, Rebecca Onie and Rocco Perla, co-founders of The Health Initiative, presented a webinar on the impact of healthcare and resource disparities, titled “It is Time to Measure What (Actually) Matters: Drivers of Health & Health Equity.” During this session, Rebecca and Rocco examined the interplay between drivers of health, race/ethnicity, and health outcomes and costs, as well as the imperative to integrate these drivers in state and federal payment and measurement frameworks. Understanding the Determinants of Health Equity The presenters explained how inequities among available resources such as healthy food; affordable housing; affordable childcare, transportation, and utilities; and access to healthcare are driving a divide between disparate demographic groups in the U.S. Their presentation explored data on the perceived importance of health-related investments and the significant percentage of Americans with unmet needs that drive poor health outcomes. They also explained the economic impact of drivers of health outcomes on patients and physicians, and they agreed that examining budget allocations for health-related resources in government programs can help drive policy changes with a direct positive effect on health. To learn more about this topic, please scroll below to view a recording of the webinar or visit our health equity resource page. Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT March 25, 2024March 27, 2024Continuing Medical Education (CME) | Health Policy *NEW* HIPAA Privacy Update In this presentation, Becky Lowman discusses how to develop policies and procedures that comply with individual rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rule and how to implement strategies to avoid an enforcement action by the Office of Civil Rights. Additionally, the learners will learn how to mitigate risks associated with non-compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule Read more March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Continuing Medical Education (CME) | Health Policy *NEW* Electronic Communications & HIPAA: Frequently Asked Questions In this presentation, Becky Lowman discusses how to keep ePHI secure in electronic transmission and storage and how to develop and apply policies and procedures that ensure secure transmissions of ePHI. This program also aims to improve learner’s competence in knowing how to develop and implement strategies to mitigate the risks associated with electronic communications. Read more January 12, 2024March 1, 2024Compliance & Regulatory | Health Policy The State and Your License: How to Avoid the Landmines This webinar will help you understand licensing implications of medical malpractice settlements; learn the multiple other bases the State has to investigate your license and what to do if you are contacted by an investigator; provide an overview of the “typical” licensing matter; and identify trends in licensing investigations -namely related to prescriber issues. Read more