News & Knowledge Advancing Health Equity: Lessons from the Past Leading Toward an Inclusive Future On October 27, 2022, Dr. Karen L. Smith, a N.C.-based family physician and passionate equity advocate, presented a new webinar in Curi’s Health Equity series on “Advancing Health Equity: Lessons from the Past Leading Toward an Inclusive Future.” During this session, Dr. Smith provided a historical review of the “separate but equal” concept in the medical field and how discrimination was embedded as a way of life for patients and practices of the past. She also explored how the COVID-19 pandemic revived some of those sentiments and challenges for U.S. patients and providers—and discussed opportunities to take steps toward real change in healthcare. In addition, Dr. Smith helped listeners: Identify equity-oriented healthcare delivery challenges faced by patients, physicians, and systems—from the past and now Understand downstream efforts motivating policy and advocacy towards community health Recognize the value of sustaining equity-oriented initiatives and the powerful impact of social determinants of health A recording of the webinar is embedded below. The webinar slides can be accessed here. To learn more about this topic or Curi’s health equity initiative, reach out to our team at 1-800-328-5532 or visit our Health Equity resources 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 August 9, 2023July 16, 2025Health Equity | Risk Management The Intersection of Mental Health & Health Equity: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Jerome Adams On August 2, 2023, Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th U.S. Surgeon General and former Indiana State Health Commissioner, presented a new webinar in Curi’s Health Equity… Read more August 4, 2023July 16, 2025Health Equity | Risk Management How Addressing Racial Health Disparities Can Help Providers Improve Care Delivery As part of Curi’s health equity initiative, Prof. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha of Tufts University School of Medicine on Feb. 25 addressed inequities in the U.S. healthcare system… Read more August 4, 2023July 16, 2025Health Equity | Risk Management Creating an Inclusive Workplace in Healthcare As part of the Curi Heath Equity Series, on May 6, Susie Silver, a Senior Consultant and LGBTQ+ subject matter expert at The Diversity Movement presented… Read more