Lisa Fitzpatrick, Contributor

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Trust Is The Vaccine Infrastructure We Need

The promise of a vaccine is the failsafe for millions of Americans nostalgic for normalcy but will communities trust us enough to take it?

Has Coronavirus Solved America’s ER Overuse Problem?

The coronavirus pandemic has emptied emergency rooms. What is the future of ER usage?

Coronavirus Has Exposed The World To Health Disparities In Black America: So What Now?

The coronavirus pandemic shines a light on persistent health disparities in black America. But what can be done about it?

Covid-19 And The Underserved: We Are Not All In This Together

America has failed to plan for the impact of COVID-19 on financially-vulnerable and underserved populations.

HHS Pays For PrEP But Who Will Prescribe It?

Health care providers are vital for the success of an HHS initiative to reduce HIV transmission but some are not prepared to participate.

Health Experts Unanimous In Objection To Medicare-For-All

In a conversation about value-based care and cost containment at the 2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit, three health executives agreed the policy Medicare-For-All jeopardizes the ability to provide health care for everyone.

Underserved Populations Have Access To Technology- Why Is No One Investing in Them?

Thus far in 2019, over $5 billion have been invested digital health but almost none of it will reach underserved populations who could benefit most.

Move Over Davita: Meet The Company Revolutionizing Kidney Care

Somatus, a value-based kidney care company seeks to disrupt the chronic kidney care industry.

Health And Human Consequences Of Hurricane Dorian: Voices From The Ground

Conversations with Bahamians including a local reporter, Ava Turnquest, provided context from the ground about the health and human consequences of Hurricane Dorian.

Scarcity In Digital Health Innovation For Medicaid Populations: Is Help On The Way?

Education in the health investment community is needed to address common misperceptions about Medicaid innovation opportunities. HealthTech4Medicaid, a new Medicaid non-profit, can nudge investors toward support for Medicaid populations