In this episode, Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), joins the podcast to discuss her background & passion for advocacy, issues she’s following in healthcare, the importance of paying attention to social determinants of health, and more.
Summary
AHIMA CEO Discusses Advocacy and Social Determinants of Health in Healthcare
Background and Passion for Advocacy
Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), recently joined a podcast to discuss her passion for advocacy and her background that led her to her current role.
Issues in Healthcare
During the podcast, Lisa Wigs Harris revealed that there are two main issues she is currently focused on: workforce challenges and addressing disparities in healthcare. To tackle the latter, she has launched a campaign called Data for Health. This campaign aims to increase awareness on how collecting, using, and sharing social determinants of health data can improve individual and community health outcomes. She stressed on the importance of paying attention to social determinants of health and using it as a tool to improve patient outcomes.
Importance of Understanding Data and Breaking Down Silos
Lisa discussed the importance of understanding data and breaking down silos in order to be successful leaders in healthcare over the next few years. She emphasized on the use of data to drive healthcare decision-making and highlighted the significant role of healthcare professionals in addressing healthcare disparities in their organizations.
Unintentional Bias in Digital Healthcare Software
While discussing the potential of digital healthcare software, Lisa also touched on her worries about unintentional bias that may be built into it. She said that any bias within digital healthcare software can be detrimental to patient outcomes as well as their trust in healthcare organizations.
Lisa's insight on Social Determinants of Health and her experience in advocacy and healthcare leadership make her an invaluable voice in the healthcare industry. Through her role at AHIMA and her campaigns, she is paving the way for more equitable and efficient healthcare for all.
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This episode aired on 03/18/2023 and can be listened here.
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