SXSW 2023

In the Pursuit of TechEquity, Myth or Reality?

Description:

1. Describe the data demonstrating technology and the pursuit of health equity, notably how COVID-19 laid bare the health inequities that exist in our country
2. Describe how technology advances health equity or exacerbates health inequity
3. Describe several innovations done by healthcare organizations to address health inequities illuminated by COVID-19 on testing, vaccination, and related to social needs and systemic, structural issues
4. Outline actions healthcare organizations can take to advance opportunities and support vulnerable populations to reduce health inequities, including addressing misinformation and disinformation


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Takeaways

  1. Innovations that illustrate health equity by design in the context of technology
  2. Lines between industries and sectors are blurring, and what are the ingredients for success when consumers, tech and healthcare converge
  3. The language of the "new normal" is ineffective because "normal" as we knew it did not work for everyone

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Organizer

Sunny Jha, Principal, SJMD Solutions


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Health & MedTech
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced


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