Health Equity and Clinical Research

Are You Harnessing Your Curiosity, Authenticity, and Drive? A Guide to Transformative Leadership Editorial by Brian J. Stowell  "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."  - Bill Gates In today's dynamic and competitive landscape, the ability to innovate, adapt, and continuously improve is more critical than ever. This guide explores three core principles for transformative leadership: curiosity, authenticity, and drive. As you'll discover, these principles provide a robust framework for personal and team success, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, mutual respect, and collective pursuit of goals. This article offers insights into these principles and presents tangible action items you can implement immediately to start your transformative journey. You'll find these in the "Take Action" appendix at the end of this piece. So, are you ready to harness your curiosity, authenticity, and drive to become a tr

  Harnessing Technology: The Key to Health Equity and Primary Care Revolution? Editorial by Brian J. Stowell "In the world of healthcare, technology is no longer merely a tool; it is the environment. It presents us with a unique opportunity for health equity and a revolution in primary care."  - Dr. Atul Gawande, Surgeon, Writer, and Public Health Researcher Science fiction frequently depicts technology as a cure-all, a mystical tool capable of resolving humanity's most critical issues. But can we translate this concept into reality, especially regarding healthcare? Can technology be the magic wand that reconciles health equity and redefines primary care? To fully grasp the depth of this transformation, we must dive deeper into the role of artificial intelligence (AI), telehealth, and digital health technologies. As we delve into the potential of technology, we are often awestruck by its innovative solutions. Today, in an era dominated by artificial intelligence, machine

The Transformative Power of Clinical Trial Referrals in Non-Academic Practices "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much."  - Helen Keller In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the referral of patients from non-academic medical practices to clinical trials emerges as a potent collaborative strategy. The benefits of this referral mechanism ripple beyond individual interactions, impacting all stakeholders positively – the referring physician, the patient, and the Principal Investigator (P.I.) and Sub-Investigator (Sub I). Organizations facilitating this process and the pharmaceutical companies sponsoring these trials play instrumental roles in this ecosystem. For the Referring Physician and Patients Referring patients to clinical trials brings many advantages to physicians outside academic medical centers. It allows them to provide their patients' access to potentially groundbreaking treatments and a unique opportunity to stay updated with the latest

Can We Drive Innovation to Bridge the Gap between Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity? “If access to health care is considered a human right, who is considered human enough to have that right?”  - Paul Farmer In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, this poignant question resonates with me. As a healthcare consultant specializing in organizational strategy and business development, I frequently find myself at the intersection of health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), and primary care innovation. This intersection holds the key to transforming our healthcare system. The symbiotic relationship between SDOH and health equity is undeniable, as both significantly influence patient outcomes and overall healthcare costs. However, a critical bridge between these factors and primary care innovation still needs to be completed, posing a hurdle in our journey towards an equitable healthcare system. In a value-based care environment, it becomes increasingly essential to