HealthBegins’ Rishi Manchanda on the Intersection of Technology and Social Equity in Healthcare

In this episode, Ohad speaks with Rishi Manchanda, MD, MPH, Founder & CEO of HealthBegins, to explore innovative approaches to healthcare. Dr. Manchanda dives into the importance of addressing social determinants of health, such as food insecurity and housing instability, to improve care for underserved populations. 

 

Dr. Manchanda highlights the transformative role of data and technology, particularly geolocation, in creating targeted healthcare solutions. He also shares actionable strategies for providers and tech companies to promote social justice and equity in healthcare. 

 

Topics discussed:

• The role of social determinants like food insecurity and housing instability in shaping health outcomes for underserved populations.
• Innovative care models that address broader social issues to improve healthcare delivery and patient well-being.
• The importance of leveraging data, especially geolocation, to identify and address community-specific healthcare needs.
• Strategies for integrating social justice principles into healthcare practices and policies.
• How technology can facilitate a more open exchange of information between healthcare providers and patients.
• The influence of political and social environments on global health issues.
• The intersection of healthcare and policy, and how policy choices impact health outcomes.
• Actionable advice for providers and tech companies to drive equity and better health outcomes.
• The role of interdisciplinary approaches in connecting healthcare practices with broader social contexts.
• Opportunities for medtech companies to innovate and address healthcare inequities through targeted solutions and data analysis.