8 February - 2023Karen Dale is the market president of AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, and the chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies. Guided by the organization's mission and values, Karen collaborated with stakeholders in her healthcare community to develop and implement innovative, person-centered strategies--including using telemedicine to aid in the management of chronic diseases, peer-to-peer outreach using community health workers, and the rollout of a multifaceted member engagement approach.Prior to joining AmeriHealth Caritas, Karen served as executive vice president of Health Care Management at DC Chartered Health Plan Inc., where she led strategic initiatives to address critical challenges faced by its members. She also serves as a Board Member for Volunteers of America.In an interview with Healthcare Tech Outlook magazine, Karen sheds light on the significance of equity in healthcare, and how technology can help achieve it.What is the current state of healthcare equity in the US?My 30-plus years of health care industry experience have given me great appreciation for and understanding of the interdependent dynamics that need to be aligned to achieve health equity. There have been discussions about equity in the last few years, perhaps more than ever. This is the right time in health care to align people, policies, and structures in a culturally responsive way.By Karen Dale, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas Family of CompaniesIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONSetting a Game Plan for Equity in HealthcareKaren Dale
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