Concordant Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

I enjoyed spending time at his crib with my Frat. Bros. (06!), including Hill Harper (of the good Doctor fame), who is running for Senate (MI). He is very committed to advancing and supporting our efforts to make healthcare more equitable and accessible for all racial and culturally diverse communities in Michigan and beyond. With his help, we will make great progress toward achieving our goal.

Concordant Healthcare Solutions, Inc. recently launched an impactful workshop as part of the National Mental Health Month activities, focusing on the critical topic of racism-related stress and its profound effects on the mental and physical health of people and communities of color. This timely workshop was designed by professionals of color to educate participants about the multifaceted ways in which racial stressors undermine health, contributing to disparities in mental and physical well-being, and the steps human-centered leaders can take to reduce racism-related stress. This workshop also provides a comprehensive overview of the psychological mechanisms through which racial stress affects individuals, including the development of chronic stress conditions and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. Additionally, the workshop explores the somatic consequences of prolonged exposure to racism, such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease, which disproportionately affect communities of color. Key components of the workshop included evidence-based strategies for identifying, managing, and mitigating the impacts of racial stress. Facilitators employed interactive sessions, expert panels, and community-led discussions to foster a supportive environment where participants could learn and share. The launch of this workshop underscores Concordant Healthcare Solutions, Inc.'s commitment to addressing critical health issues at the intersection of race and wellness, promoting a better understanding within healthcare professions, and equipping individuals and communities with tools to combat the pervasive effects of racism on health. Access course here: https://lnkd.in/ej-bBX8i #mentalhealth,#healthequity,#peopleofcolor

For over forty years, we have been on the front lines of creating a healthcare system that featured human-centered leaders with demonstrated skills in delivering human-centered care based on a human-centered culture to produce best-in-market value-based performance outcomes for racial and culturally diverse communities. The pandemic validated the need for our skills in developing human-centered health equity for people and communities of color. We invite you to join our community to learn from our lived experience as business and healthcare professionals of color.https://https://lnkd.in/esrBZ4fE

In an era where the need for inclusivity and equity in healthcare has never been more critical, Concordant Healthcare Solutions stands at the forefront, championing the cause of patient-centered health equity, particularly for people and communities of color. Our commitment to fostering environments where every patient receives care tailored to their unique needs, cultural backgrounds, and personal experiences is unwavering. Today, we invite you, our valued partners, to join us in this essential and transformative work. The disparities in healthcare outcomes for communities of color are well-documented and deeply concerning. These disparities are not just statistics; they represent real people with families, dreams, and the right to quality healthcare. By collaborating with Concordant Healthcare Solutions, you have the opportunity to be part of a pivotal movement towards bridging these gaps, ensuring that every individual, irrespective of their color or community, receives the compassionate, personalized care they deserve. Our team at Concordant Healthcare Solutions is ready to guide you through this journey. We bring to the table our lived experience and expertise in human-centered leadership, care, and performance, combined with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in promoting health equity. Let us help you craft a strategy that aligns with your organization's values and sets a new standard for excellence in patient-centered care. In joining hands with us, you are not just adopting innovative practices; you are making a bold statement about your commitment to health equity and the well-being of all patients. This is an opportunity to lead by example and to be at the vanguard of a healthcare revolution that prioritizes the needs, experiences, and dignity of people and communities of color. Let's embark on this journey together, creating a future where healthcare equity is not just an ideal but a reality for every patient we serve. We are excited about the possibility of partnering with you to bring about meaningful change. Together, we can shape a healthcare system that truly reflects the diversity and richness of the communities we serve.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Best-in-Market Patient-Centered Medical Home Workshop designed by professionals of color with lived experience in health equity, clinical quality, human-centered leadership, adult learning and course design in higher education, and value-based performance. A growing body of research demonstrates that Individuals with lived experience bring an authentic and nuanced understanding of the specific challenges people of color face in accessing high-quality, equitable healthcare. This insight is invaluable in identifying the overt barriers and the subtle, systemic issues that might not be immediately obvious to those who haven't experienced them firsthand. At Concordant, we add our perspectives to help design interventions more closely aligned with the actual needs of the communities of color they aim to serve. The Concordant Healthcare Solutions, Inc. team weaves our lived experience as professionals of color into all of our workshops and client interactions. Learn more about our team and register here: https://lnkd.in/e7YmBa8s If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at jyoung@concordanthealth.com

I was honored to be selected to speak at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation meeting in Tunica, Mississippi. It was during the time the Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) was being hotly debated in Congress, with strong arguments and discourse on both sides of the aisle. I was on the panel with the CEO of AARP and the president of the National Medical Association, but little did I know that I was going to follow Congressman John Lewis (GA).  That brother gave a flat-out sermon on how it was important for the members of Congress to fight for healthcare as a right and not a benefit for the privileged.  He had the room buzzing, with even the press cheering him on.  As I got up to speak, my head was spinning, and I had a serious case of dry mouth.  I knew that I was about to change the atmosphere in the room.  I took a deep breath, looked out at the audience, and said to myself, “Let’s roll.” I began by asking the audience if anyone had a mistrust of healthcare providers and systems.  Many raised their hand.  I asked how many felt that they were treated disrespectfully or in a condescending manner by healthcare providers and systems.  More of the same.  Then, I asked how many times they felt that the reason they were being treated differently was because of their race.  Now, the spirit is back in the room. Heads nodded and the attention span returned. I went on to explain how healthcare disparities among people and communities of color caused avoidable illness, death, cost, and socioeconomic harm.  I also discussed how low health literacy and the lack of culturally competent care contributed to poor quality and poor patient experience for people and communities of color. I  went on to urge the members of Congress to add provisions in the ACA to improve health equity, healthcare literacy, and culturally competent care, And how they were important to improve the health and wellness of people and communities of color (and they did). I was pleasantly surprised to get a standing ovation from the audience and a big hug from John Lewis when I finished, and I also received a nice letter from Congressman Bennie Thompson. The pandemic has opened our eyes to how healthcare disparities among people and communities of color cause significant and avoidable harm. Now is the time to take meaningful and sustainable steps to transform our healthcare system to make it truly equitable and value-based for all communities served.   “Let’s roll.” Read the letter from Congressman Thompson Here: https://lnkd.in/e_HeR8hA