168: Healthcare hurdles: Exploring disparities and solutions for underserved communities Your browser does not support the audio element. For too many people in the U.S., health care is unaffordable and not accessible. Even patients who have health insurance coverage can be confronted with barriers that keep them from accessing the health care that they need. … 168: Healthcare hurdles: Exploring disparities and solutions for underserved communities

167: From Crisis to Care: How Boston’s BEST Program is Redefining Mental Health Support Your browser does not support the audio element. Mental health is an important part of our overall health, but many people confront barriers that keep them from accessing the mental health care they need.   A program in Boston aims to  … 167: From Crisis to Care: How Boston’s BEST Program is Redefining Mental Health Support

166: Dr. Jerome Adams on why the words we use matter in efforts to promote health equity Your browser does not support the audio element. Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams has the following message for health equity advocates: forge respectful relationships with people with different viewpoints — and pay close attention to the … 166: Dr. Jerome Adams on why the words we use matter in efforts to promote health equity

165: Addressing the legacy of racism in education and health care Your browser does not support the audio element. There’s a long history of racism in both education and health care. But some health equity advocates — including Michellene Davis, President and CEO at National Medical Fellowships — are holding onto hope that real change … 165: Addressing the legacy of racism in education and health care

164: Artificial Intelligence and Health Equity: A Cautionary Tale Your browser does not support the audio element. Artificial Intelligence is gaining widespread popularity, but despite the growing number of AI applications, many questions remain about how the technology could affect health disparities — for better or worse.    “We know how technology has had a … 164: Artificial Intelligence and Health Equity: A Cautionary Tale