Equity: A building block for health

Awareness through action

In this episode, Dr. Johnson is joined by Sound's own Dr. David Leachman, CEO for Anesthesia, who shares his profoundly relatable journey. He and Dr. Johnson discuss conflict (and the tendency to avoid it), the privilege of learning from experience with others, and the tangible benefits created when diversity, equity, and inclusion are formally incorporated into one's life and work.

Equity: A building block for health

How does a person's social conditions impact their overall health? In this episode, Dr. Johnson is joined by Dr. Philip Alberti, founding director of the Center for Health Justice at the Association of American Medical Colleges, to explore just that. Dr. Alberti discusses his background, work, and the nuances of health justice, explaining how every community deserves the fair and just opportunity to attain the highest level of health for their population.

Health equity accreditation

In this episode, Dr. Johnson is joined by Dr. Sean Griffin, President and CEO of URAC in Washington, DC. An expert on population health, quality improvement, telehealth networks, and more, Dr. Griffin describes the health equity accreditation program he helped launch in 2023. The accreditation helps healthcare organizations assess equity-based blind spots in patient care and provides strategies to improve patient care. Additional Resources: URAC website: https://www.urac.org Dr. Griffin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-griffin-md-83010a11

The double standard dilemma

It is a sad reality that black women frequently face a disparate set of expectations and standards in the workplace as a result of systemic bias. In this episode, Dr. Johnson explores the persistence of this reality with Kecia Kelly, FACHE, Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer for Legacy Health. Listen in as Kecia chronicles her rise as a healthcare leader and describes the harmful double standards she's faced along the way.

Pour into what matters

Welcome back to Crossing the Chasm! Dr. Johnson is kicking off season two with a great discussion featuring Dr. Maurice G. Sholas, principal for Sholas Medical Consulting. Dr. Sholas - or Doc Mo Sho - is a subject matter expert on children with special healthcare needs as a pediatric physiatrist. Together, they discuss his background and the importance of cultivating healthcare teams that reflect the patients they serve.