Healthy AZ Pledge
Equality Health is joining other Arizona businesses in taking the Healthy AZ Pledge, a wellness initiative by Wellness AtoZ, to encourage Arizonans to follow recommended prevention guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Show your commitment to protecting the community and take the Healthy AZ Pledge today. For more information and to take the […]
Health & Your People
Has the pandemic changed workplace health and wellness forever? Article Originally Published in inBusiness Greater Phoenix With COVID-19, there’s been an increase in the number of people reporting anxiety, stress or depression. At the same time, there is currently a supply and demand problem due to a scarcity in psychiatrists – resulting in many patients having […]
The Equality Health Foundation: Moving Forward on Testing and Vaccination in Arizona
Tomás León, the interim CEO of the Phoenix-based Equality Health Foundation, shares his perspectives on what’s been learned in moving forward to create equity around COVID-19 testing and vaccination Article Originally Published in Healthcare Innovation Recently, Healthcare Innovation Editor-in-Chief Mark Hagland spoke with Tomás León, interim CEO of the Equality Health Foundation, regarding that organization’s activities […]
‘Care Should Be Integrated’: Best Practices for Linking Mental Health in EHRs
Article Originally Published in HealthTech Magazine A recent report recommends five steps healthcare organizations should take to integrate behavioral health into primary care in EHRs. Tasneem Doctor, Vice President of Behavior Health at Equality Health, says EHRs should integrate clinically validated screening tools and should also alert staff members and providers when a mental health screening […]
‘It’s life and death’: Non-English speakers struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine across US
Article Originally Published in USA Today Language and cultural barriers have made it difficult for many people of color, immigrants and non-English speaking communities to get a COVID-19 vaccine. “It’s life and death right now,” says Tomás León, Equality Health Foundation. “We have to make sure we don’t leave communities of color behind that are struggling […]
30 Executives Share Top Healthcare Predictions & Trends to Watch in 2021
Article Originally Published in HIT Consultant Equality Health’s Doug Duskin joins other healthcare executives in providing his healthcare prediction for 2021: “Value-based care has been a watchword of the healthcare industry for many years now, but advancement into more sophisticated VBC models has been slower than anticipated. As we enter 2021, providers – particularly those in […]
Health executives take out their crystal balls: Here are their predictions for 2021
Article Originally Published in Fierce Healthcare Hugh Lytle, Founder and CEO of Equality Health, provides his healthcare prediction for 2021: “A primary care revolution [is coming]. With the recent advancement of turnkey value-based care solutions and models, payers can now partner seamlessly with independent practices to advance the triple aim and mutually improve one another’s earning […]
Expanding Value-based Care Is Transforming Industry
by Lisa Stevens Anderson Article Originally Published in InBusinessPhx.com. “As Albert Einstein once said, “In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity” — which has proven true for the healthcare industry throughout the pandemic.” It’s no secret that healthcare has been at the center of COVID-19 disruptions. The pandemic has pushed the limits of the […]
Driving Member Outcomes Amid Uncertainty: How Health Plans Can Meet Quality Goals and Support Providers
What: Regardless of COVID-19 setbacks, health plans still need to meet quality goals and keep members engaged and satisfied. Nonetheless, the unprecedented effects of the pandemic have led many members to defer preventative care, resulting in acute episodes, exacerbated chronic conditions and high-cost utilization. In this webinar, attendees will learn about innovative strategies, services and technologies […]
Stay Up to Date with Vaccinations and Check Ups for Children
Now more than ever, we should protect our children from infectious diseases. For María Hernández, there was something on here mind that was making her uneasy. María is a young mother who lives with her family in South Phoenix. Maria’s son, Lucas, was born a little over one year ago. Like many first-time mothers, María […]
