HealthIT Answers February 5, 2025
On this episode Dr. K speaks with Dr. Helen Burstin, who emphasizes the ongoing need for significant change in healthcare, particularly regarding how equity is integrated into quality measurement. She expresses concern that, while there has been incremental progress, the industry requires a stronger focus on embedding equity into quality assessments. Dr. Burstin advocates for improved data systems to analyze and understand disparities arising from structural racism and other social determinants.
Quality in healthcare, according to Dr. Burstin, involves ensuring that every patient receives the right care at the right time. She highlights that quality metrics should lead to tangible improvements in patient care rather than serving as mere checklists for physicians. A case she shares demonstrates the importance of...
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