Why are hospitals closing and what is their role in addressing health disparities?
In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, “Can a Sick Care System Address Inequities and Social Determinants of Health, Sheila Phicil, a social change futurist, joins to talk about the complexities and challenges faced by the U.S. healthcare system in addressing social determinants of health.
The discussion begins with defining health equity in simple terms then delves into framing healthcare as a ‘sick care’ system. The conversation shifts to unpacking the disproportionate access to healthcare for already underserved communities, and why healthcare costs are so high.
Host: Gordon Thane, Public Health Leader | Health Equity Strategist | Lori Chow Memorial Award Recipient | Founder, Public Health Insight | BMSc, MPH, PMP®