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Over the last year, the health equity committee of OCA-Greater Washington DC (OCA-DC) has been partnering with my research teams at GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences to assess what is known about the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in the greater Washington DC region. We found that the majority of data was aggregated and significant gaps in understanding. We subsequently designed this survey with leadership from OCA-DC members to identify key areas of health and healthcare barriers of concern for health disparities in the community. If you are an AANHPI adult living in the DMV, please support this effort to collect disaggregated baseline data by completing our health needs assessment and sharing it with any other community members: https://lnkd.in/eeNUagyH We are also seeking to build an academic-community partnership with AANHPI community organizations in the DMV. If you would like to join our AANHPI Health Equity Network, please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/erqHzARh We will reach out to interested groups to join our OCA-DC/GW SMHS community meetings throughout 2025 to review early results and offer feedback to improve outreach strategies. We plan to share these findings with our community partners and anyone in the community with the hope that it may be used to expand efforts to combat AANHPI health disparities. There is a lot of work to be done and we hope a start with identifying the gaps can lead to improving the health of our communities in the DMV in the longer term. 

"Presented my PPT on Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) today! CPHC is the foundation of a strong healthcare system, focusing on: Holistic care for all Community engagement & participation Addressing social determinants of health Empowering individuals & communities Accessible, equitable, & quality healthcare for all Let's work together towards a healthier future for everyone! #ComprehensivePrimaryHealthCare #HealthForAll #CPHC"

MettaHealth Partners’ Founder and CEO, Sheetal Shah, is privileged to participate on the Technology & Data Standards and Business Model & Sustainability Workgroups for the #Chicago Regionwide Community Information Exchange. Data siloes are costly — and nowhere is the impact more profound than for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Without shared information, critical details about health, housing, and social support get lost, leading to fragmented care and higher costs for everyone. When care teams can see the full picture, they can act faster and more effectively. CIEs go beyond technology — they create opportunities for more connected, efficient, and person-centered systems of care. We are so excited to announce our technology partners and collaborators 4medica - One Patient...One Record, wellconnected, Allco platform and New Jersey Innovation Institute. You can read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gTMisgrB Thank you Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI), Chicago Department of Public Health and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development for all your leadership for driving this important initiative. Waldo Mikels-Carrasco, Ed Stellon, Ellen Clewett, MPH, CHPSE, Rashidat Balogun. #CommunityInformationExchange #CIE #DataForGood #HealthEquity #HealthIT #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #BreakTheSilos #ValueBasedCare #EndHomelessness

Our Co-founder and CEO, Colby R. Takeda, was featured in Matthew Holt’s latest interview on The Health Care Blog! He shared how Pear Suite empowers Community Health Workers (#CHWs) to transform care delivery—streamlining their work, supporting Medicaid and health plan partnerships, and scaling their impact. Since 2023, Pear Suite has partnered with 100+ organizations and built a network of CHWs tackling critical issues like preventive care, housing, and food access. Their efforts are improving outcomes, strengthening patient connections, and lowering healthcare costs. Thank you, Matthew, for highlighting this essential work! #HealthEquity #DigitalHealth #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth

How can we improve Community Based Care? Fostering community-based care requires a collaborative approach that involves healthcare providers, community organizations, local governments, and individuals. To promote community-based care we need to engage the community by 1. Establishing partnerships between healthcare providers, community organizations and local governments. 2. Conducting community need- assessment and identifying health disparities helps in prioritising tasks. 3. Engaging and involving community members in decision-making processes and planning improves the end outcome. Secondly the community should have Care Coordination models... This facilitates communication and collaboration among healthcare providers, social workers and community organizations. Assign specific Care Coordinators and volunteers to facilitate care transitions, providing support and connecting needy patients with community resources. Leverage digital platforms to enhance care coordination, communication and client engagement. Community-Based Services can include 1. Providing home-based care offering medical and social services at patients'homes to reduce hospitalization and improve outcomes. 2. Initiating and establishing community health training programs with effective training modules and programs to enhance knowledge, skills and attitude for effective utilisation of resources. 3. Developing community-based mental health services to provide accessible mental health services, including counseling, group therapy and case based support. 4. Pursue grants, partnerships and innovative financing models to support community-based hospices and health initiatives. 5. Develop business models that ensure long-term sustainability of community-based care programs. By implementing these strategies we can foster community-based care that is patient focused, equitable and effective. #connecting #aspirations #community #preventive & #palliative Care #volunteering

At Impact Co., we recently had the privilege of collaborating with the Queensland Commonwealth Partnership to develop an evidence-based framework for joint regional governance with the wise counsel of Simon Cotterell and Kathy Hilyard. Regional partnerships and collaboration are often heralded as the future of healthcare reform. Yet, too often, we assume these initiatives will simply 'work' without carefully considering how to design and implement the structures that underpin them. International research tells us that success in this space requires intentional and well-thought-out governance. It’s not just about coming together—it’s about how we come together. This work focused on creating a robust approach to engaging consumers and First Nations stakeholders, ensuring governance drives meaningful, consumer-centred, and place-based health reform. The report has just been published, and we believe it offers valuable insights for anyone committed to advancing sustainable, impactful regional health outcomes. We’re hopeful this framework will be a catalyst for change—not just in Queensland but across Australia. If you’re passionate about driving transformative health reform, I’d encourage you to take a look. Peta Bryant Fallon St John Hannah Johnson Simon Cotterell Kathy Hilyard https://lnkd.in/gXEXp7ty

I found this article about 'public health wraparound services' fascinating, especially its emphasis on the crucial role that investments in multidirectional technology platforms play in ensuring a robust, equitable, and efficient health system for our vulnerable communities. Investments in data modernization pay greater dividends to our populations. #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #CommunitySupport #datamodernization #publichealthtechnology

Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Social Workers (SWs) are uniquely positioned to tackle complex health and social challenges, especially for underserved communities. By collaborating effectively, we can help bridge care gaps, address social determinants of health (SDOH), and advance health equity. The CHW/SW National Coalition is publishing our inaugural report, which highlights actionable strategies for integrating CHWs and SWs across healthcare, public health, and community settings. You’ll discover: Effective strategies for CHW-SW collaboration and integration. Real-world insights from Family Solutions Key recommendations for building sustainable, impactful programs. Join us for a free Zoom webinar to explore this critical topic and dive into findings from our latest report. 📅 Date: Monday, January 13th ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM EST 📍 Location: Online (Zoom) Register here: https://buff.ly/3PdsogZ

Carla Kellner Nelson, our Senior Director of Healthcare Policy, was featured on HIStalk (a leading healthcare IT news and opinion platform) sharing how social care data is the key to unlocking community health 🔑 Rising healthcare costs in the US demand innovative solutions, and social care data is emerging as a critical tool for driving informed decisions and improving community health. Policies that are promoting high-value care and funding for social services like transportation and medically-tailored meals show promise but face significant hurdles, including a lack of standardized data. Without a clear picture of community needs and resources, decision-makers struggle to optimize investments and implement effective strategies. 📰 Read the full article ▶ https://hubs.ly/Q034lG4T0 #Findhelp #HISTalk #healthcare #SDoH #SocialCare #data