BLK in Health
Health Tech 4 Medicaid
We're on a mission to radically change the pace of innovation in Medicaid, improving quality, equity and access to care.
Join BLK in HEALTH, a vibrant community of Black professionals in the healthcare innovation ecosystem, as we come together to harness our collective power and drive positive change in our communities. Together, we aim to make a significant impact on Black equity by identifying strategic opportunities to leverage our expertise and drive practical changes in our spaces. Through engaging conferences, networking opportunities, and collaboration, we strive to create an active community of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference.
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Join us for BLK @ HLTH
HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) is so excited to return as partners at?HLTH?this year from October 8-11 in Las Vegas! We will be hosting the BLK @ HLTH affinity meetup on Monday, October 9 from 4:00pm-5:30pm.
We will launch the first hour with a panel featuring?Michael Penn, Founding Partner of Health Equity Ventures, Adimika Arthur, CEO & Executive Director of Health Tech for Medicaid (HT4M), Ivor Horn, Chief Health Equity Officer at Google Health, and Chris Gibbons, Founder & CEO of The Greystone Group. They will explore? artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)'s role in advancing health equity within the Black community. Their discussion will dive into a broad spectrum of initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access, reducing disparities, and enhancing representation in healthcare professions, all working toward better health outcomes for Black individuals.?
Join us in?Room 201, Level 2, LVCC?for a welcome, discussion and networking that supports community-building among Black healthcare professionals. Our goal is to?come together and harness our collective power to drive positive change in our communities.?
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Highlighting BLK in Health members:
We're thrilled to announce that our BLK in HEALTH member, Dr. John Wigneswaran, has recently become a part of the National Kidney Foundation Board of Directors. This foundation is the largest and most comprehensive patient-centric organization in the U.S., dedicated to raising awareness, and preventing, and treating kidney disease.
In his role as a healthcare business leader, Dr. Wigneswaran will contribute his extensive knowledge and expertise in safety, quality, training programs, clinical program development, and medical affairs. Dr. Wig, who completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, brings a wealth of experience from his nephrology fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Weil Cornell Medical Center and his MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. To learn more information about Dr. Wig's role click here.
Nicholas St. Fleur, a valued member of BLK in HEALTH and General Assignment Reporter and Associate Editorial Director of Events at STAT, recently led an online panel featured in Stat News Health. The panel, titled "STAT VIRTUAL EVENT | How to Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials: Strategies & Tools," delves into the crucial topic of enhancing diversity in clinical trials. Fleur's seminar emphasizes the urgent need for improved representation and outlines effective, solution-based strategies for achieving equity and inclusion in clinical research. This contribution reflects St. Fleur's dedication to fostering positive change in healthcare and promoting inclusivity in critical areas such as clinical trials.
To listen to the seminar click here.
The State of Black Medicaid
This infographic on the State of Black Medicaid developed by Health Tech for Medicaid (HT4M)?details the challenges that Black Medicaid beneficiaries face. Attention must be paid to Medicaid's current state?in order to meet the basic medical requirements of Black Americans and to provide collective solutions. Despite the Affordable Care Act's adoption in 2010, which increased Black Americans' access to healthcare, we continue to experience inequities in care delivery, access, affordability and standard of care.?