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Healthcare warrior dedicated to helping people get easy access to high quality, affordable health and care when they need it. Talks about #healthcarenavigation; #digitalhealthtech; #DEI; #virtualcare

Bridging the healthcare divide for marginalized communities requires establishing trust in providers. For this reason, Included Health is focused on putting members in front of providers with similar lived experiences. Read more to learn how Included Health is bridging the gap for the LGBTQ+ population with our #virtualcare navigation platform. #providerquality #equitablecare

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As presented at the 2024 AcademyHealth Annual Meeting, LGBTQ+ communities have higher prevalence of #ChronicDisease and worse health outcomes due to limited access to care. #HealthcareNavigation is a valuable model to enhance access, particularly for marginalized populations. Research is limited in this area and #IncludedHealth is looking to fill this gap through #VirtualCare navigation, focusing on solutions that address trust, culturally-affirming provider connections, community-specific benefits navigation, as well as advocacy and education. The study results are promising, yet further research is needed to fully investigate, understand and solve specific barriers that inform virtual navigation possibilities. This study was in partnership with The Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. #ARM24 #LGBTQHealth #TransgenderHealth #GenderAffirmingCare #EmployeeBenefits #HRCommunity #VirtualHealth #Teleheatlh

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