Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Health Information Technology to Address Healthcare Inequities
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM · 1 hr. (US/Pacific)
Workforce ConneXtions
Health Equity
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This presentation explores how health information technology (HIT) can be leveraged to address healthcare inequities, particularly racial disparities in care. It examines the limitations of current technologies, such as AI biases and the lack of cultural competence in digital tools, and proposes strategies to design more inclusive HIT systems. The discussion will focus on research and practical applications, emphasizing how HIT can be a powerful tool in reducing health disparities and promoting equity through policy changes and system redesigns.
Topic
Health Disparities and Inequities
Target Audience
Chief Quality Officer and Chief Clinical Transformation OfficerClinical InformaticistInformation Management Professional
Level
Introductory
CEU Type
CAHIMSCPDHTSCPHIMS
Format
60-Minute Case Study
Learning Objective #1
Analyze the impact of racial disparities in healthcare and evaluate how health information technology (HIT) can perpetuate or address these inequities
Learning Objective #2
Apply the R4P (Remove, Repair, Restructure, Remediate) framework to design equitable healthcare solutions through health information systems
Learning Objective #3
Assess the role of AI, telehealth, and digital tools in healthcare disparities and propose strategies to mitigate bias in HIT implementations
Learning Objective #4
Synthesize insights from case studies to develop actionable strategies for integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) into HIT projects
Learning Objective #5
Critique current HIT practices and formulate recommendations for healthcare leaders to improve equity in health technology systems
Session #
WFC-15