Digital Health and Health Equity

Description

This training focuses on the role of telehealth in advancing health equity, emphasizing strategies to reduce disparities in access to care. Participants will explore barriers, facilitators, and best practices for equitable telehealth implementation. Topics include the importance of broadband access, cultural and language-specific care, and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers, telehealth developers, policymakers, and community health leaders committed to advancing equitable access to digital health services.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Identify key barriers to equitable telehealth access, such as limited internet connectivity and language challenges.
2. Propose solutions for enhancing access, including licensing reforms and multilingual platform development.
3. Understand the importance of patient-provider flexibility in telehealth delivery to accommodate diverse needs.
4. Apply lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to build a more inclusive telehealth system.