21st century health by Howard University's 1867 Health Innovations Project and Voxtopica

Venture capitalists are actively looking to invest in entrepreneurs that our developing innovation solutions to improve health outcomes, access, and affordability. But the healthcare sector fundamentally differs, as it comprises a variety of stakeholders who must be on board to introduce new technology solutions. In this episode, we explore the unique aspects of healthcare that VCs must consider and strategies regarding how to best navigate this unique space. 

Sectors around us are evolving and leaning into digital transformation. But many entrepreneurs are worried that healthcare is not transforming fast enough, while other sectors are leverage digital solutions to accelerate transformation. In this episode, we hear from entrepreneurs to find out what areas of healthcare are ripe for innovation, how entrepreneurs can center their business models around health equity and give advice to entrepreneurs entering the healthcare innovation space.

Healthcare innovations may have the power to change health outcomes for patients, but these innovations only matter if everyone has reliable access to them. With today’s current broadband infrastructure, rural and urban communities still struggle with consistent access. In this episode, industry and government leaders discuss how broadband access impacts health equity and how we can build a more robust  broadband infrastructure so that all communities can access digital health solutions.

Health data enables us to research and impact patient outcomes for the better. But, health data must be centered around health equity, or we risk exacerbating disparities. So, how can we best use health data? In this episode, we hear from experts about how we can collaborate across industries, including the public and private sectors to ensure health data is accessible, secure, and unbiased. 

The pandemic left us with no choice but to dive into digital health. And while it led to some positive changes, it also led to concerns regarding equitable digital health access for all communities. Today, we explore how to advance digital health solutions and access for all communities.

Healthcare faces a big problem – health inequities. Life expectancy rates drastically differ from state to state, maternal mortality rates are increasing; these are just a few challenges impacting healthcare. There is a lot of talk about health equity, but we need action. Today, we explore how to place health equity at the center of innovation and who is responsible for doing so. 

The challenges in America’s healthcare system disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Many of us are working to solve these challenges with digital health and health data. But if we don't innovate from a health equity foundation, we won’t solve anything. If you want the right resources to advance healthcare innovations that work for all communities, stay updated with the most cutting edge information with 21st Century Health. Tune in every other week as host Michael Crawford talks to global health experts, leaders, and innovators to find out what we need to collaborate and co-create healthcare solutions that reach the needs of all communities.