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We are thrilled to share that we are participating in the?Future HealthTech Leaders Innovation Challenge, hosted by MATTER and the Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation (HERIF). Be sure to join us on September 9, when we'll pitch alongside four other startups improving health equity!

Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Healthcare Equality Index evaluates the practices and policies of healthcare facilities around the country related to the care of LGBTQ+ patients. How does your system compare? #healthequity #lgbtqhealth

Welcome to ??One to Watch Wednesday ??and the first #O2WW of Pride 2024 ????? This week, I’m thrilled to feature inclusive+, a #startup doing incredible work to improve the #healthcare experience for #lgbtq people. The Problem ???Compared to non-LGBTQ+ adults, LGBTQ+ folks are twice as likely to experience a negative interaction with a #healthcareprovider (Montero, et al., 2024). ???Even providers who identify as “LGBTQ+ friendly” carry implicit #biases that influence their interactions with #queer patients. These include the incorrect assumption that all patients are heterosexual, cisgender, and non-intersex by default (McGlynn, et al, 2020). ???At least 30% of seriously ill LGBTQ+ patients and their partners report that their providers were unaware of health needs specific to the queer community (Stein, et al., 2023). ???35% report that their providers were insensitive to them based on their queer identity. Approximately 20% report that their providers disregarded their treatment decisions (Stein, et al., 2023). ?? Black and Hispanic LGBTQ+ people are 2-4x more likely than White queer folks to report discrimination (Stein, et al., 2023). The Solution: ?????inclusive+ is building a digital directory of vetted, culturally competent, queer-friendly providers. ?????inclusive+ offers engaging #continuingeducation to help providers fill the gaps left by traditional medical training. They help providers stay up-to-date on the latest developments in #lgbtqhealth. ?????The inclusive+ team thoroughly vets every provider in their directory via quizzes and interviews. This ensures that all providers in their directory have the #culturalcompetency and knowledge to address the unique needs of queer patients. ?????LGBTQ+ folks can use Inclusive+ to find primary care and #mentalhealth providers they can trust. ?????inclusive+ plans to launch initially to patients in and around Chicago, IL, but they aim to expand their services nationwide as they build a larger network of providers. I’m thrilled to see more solutions emerging to address the healthcare needs of queer folks and build a kinder, more inclusive experience for all! Want to learn more about how inclusive+ is shifting the paradigm around LGBTQ+ healthcare? Check out their site and follow them on all the socials: https://lnkd.in/gUim3vcS https://lnkd.in/gSxP2gv8 https://lnkd.in/gXPqZvg5 Happy Pride ????????????????? ???Inclusive+ is One to Watch! ?? #inclusion #inclusivehealthcare #lgbtqhealthmatters #continuingmedicaleducation #medicalwriter #clinicalconsultant

Calling all LGBTQ+ community members in Illinois and New York areas! inclusive+ is looking for early users to explore a test version of our provider directory. We’d love your feedback to make sure we’re doing everything we can to help you find your healthcare provider. Spots are limited, so sign up today via the Qualtrics link: https://bit.ly/3J8u0FZ

MATTER member, inclusive+ will be presenting at ViVE! Stop by the Rodeo Drive Stage tomorrow from 10am-12pm to watch them pitch their solution to a panel of distinguished judges from the investment community. Inclusive+ is one of two MATTER startups that will be presenting.

Looking forward to pitching next week at the ViVE Startup Pitch Competition alongside inspiring healthcare startups! If you're at the event, drop by our pitch. Cheers to driving healthcare innovation! #vive2024 ??

We're excited to be named a 2024 top 64 Midwest start-up by Midwest House! Visit our website to learn more about how we're working to make healthcare more inclusive and accessible ????? https://bit.ly/3SHAmR3?

We're heading to LA for ViVE! Happy to be exhibiting alongside an excellent set of MATTER startups ?? ?#ViVE2024?

Happy to announce that inclusive+ has been named as one of the 2023 Most Disruptive MBA Startups by Poets&Quants. So grateful for the support from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Polsky Center at the University of Chicago and the many professors, teachers, and mentors who have helped us along the way. ?

Save the date! The inclusive+ team is heading to #ViVE2024 in Los Angeles. Come meet us at kiosk #1036-1 to learn about how we’re promoting #healthequity for the LGBTQ+ community. Register now using our code inclusive+150 and save (https://lnkd.in/e8uDYVMH). See you soon!