Dr. Asha Pai Bohannon, PharmD, CDCES, CPT’s Post

"Behind every prescription is a dedicated woman pharmacist who ensures patients receive the best care possible." Being a pharmacist is more than just dispensing medication. It’s about understanding, educating, and empowering patients to take control of their health. For women in this field, it's also about breaking stereotypes and showing that we belong in leadership roles within healthcare. To all my fellow women pharmacists: Your dedication, knowledge, and compassion are making a difference every day. Keep pushing boundaries, advocating for your patients, and showing that women are an essential force in the world of pharmacy. Let’s continue to inspire the next generation of women healthcare professionals! #WomenInPharmacy #HealthcareHeroes #WomenInHealthcare #PharmacistLife #BreakingBarriers

Cont.. 6. Inclusion of Patients in Decision-Making. - Shared Decision-Making: Ensure patients are part of the decision-making process about their care, respecting their cultural and individual preferences. - Patient Advocacy Boards: Encourage diverse representation in patient advocacy boards or committees to ensure the voices of all communities are heard. 7. Data and Research. - Collect Culturally Relevant Data**: Collect and use data on patient experiences, particularly from minority groups, to identify disparities in care and advocate for change. - Research on Health Disparities: Promote research into the healthcare needs and outcomes of diverse populations to inform advocacy efforts and policy changes. These strategies can help ensure that patient rights are respected and upheld, particularly in diverse communities that may face additional barriers to equitable care.

As a pharmacist, I recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in providing equitable healthcare for all patients, respecting and embracing their unique backgrounds and needs. Diversity and inclusion are crucial in pharmacy practice as they improve patient care outcomes, encourage cultural understanding, and cultivate a more inclusive and fair healthcare system. #diversity #equity #inclusion #pharmacist

Healthcare providers, comprising doctors, nurses, hospitals, and clinics, serve as the backbone of the healthcare system. However, disparities in provider distribution and biases in medical decision-making perpetuate inequities in access to quality healthcare services, especially among underrepresented groups and women. Our team at RiseHealth Compass explores intricacies of provider disparities and their impact on healthcare access and outcomes.

When addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, cultural competence among healthcare providers must be factored into the equation. Providers who lack cultural competence may need help understanding and meeting the unique healthcare needs of underrepresented groups and women, leading to disparities in patient-provider communication, trust, and satisfaction. According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, culturally competent care is associated with improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare disparities among diverse patient populations. In 1980, black physicians accounted for 3.1 percent of practicing physicians. Today, the Association of American Medical Colleges reports that black physicians account for 5.7 percent of practicing physicians. Increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce is critical for addressing provider disparities and improving healthcare access for underrepresented groups and women. Efforts to recruit and retain healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds, including racial and ethnic groups, women, and individuals from underserved communities, can help mitigate provider shortages in areas with high healthcare needs. RiseHealth Compass supports the health and wellbeing of underrepresented groups at every stage of life through technology, advocacy, access, and assistance. Let’s RISE together! #provider #risehealthcompass #healthequity #phycisians #culturalcompetence

🤝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 is the bedrock of effective patient advocacy. Here's how we can collectively build it. In order to foster trust in the communities you serve, you must recognize barriers to patient engagement, such as difficulty in clinical trial participation and gaps in health literacy. We need to leverage motivators to promote active engagement from patients in their own care journey. Here are two ways we can enhance this ⬇️ 1. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲: Health literacy stands as one of the most significant barriers affecting #patientoutcomes. There needs to be a commitment to education and empowerment to build lasting trust and foster meaningful change. Empower patients by enhancing their understanding of medical processes and healthcare options. Providing educational tools and resources that simplify complexities can help dismantle fears and build confidence in decision-making processes. 2. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Strengthen trust by involving patients directly in the design and execution of clinical trials and pharmaceutical policies. Ensuring transparency and patient input in clinical research makes processes clearer and treatments more aligned with patient needs. This approach enhances engagement by addressing the benefits, risks, and outcomes comprehensively, making trials more approachable and understandable. Patient advocates play a vital role in engaging patients authentically and effectively communicating the valuable outcomes of their contributions to the larger patient community. Addressing barriers and leveraging factors for engagement will allow organizations to promote patients’ ability to take an active role in research developments and care outcomes. #PatientAdvocacy #HealthLiteracy #Empowerment #TrustInHealthcare #AdvocacySuccess #BuildingTrust

Every voice matters in clinical trials. Throughout history, clinical trials have unintentionally sidelined minority perspectives, leaving a significant gap in understanding treatment impacts on diverse populations. This oversight leads to biassed data and potential harm to underrepresented groups. However, embracing diversity in trials fosters better health outcomes for everyone. At JLC, we celebrate inclusion and prioritise patient engagement to ensure all voices are heard and health outcomes are improved. By amplifying diverse voices, we ensure our research reflects the real-world needs of all communities. #JLC #ClinicalTrials #PatientEngagement #ClinicalTrialDiversity

Health equity in clinical trials https://lnkd.in/daEE9AGE Racial and ethnic minority groups, women, the elderly and disabled people still remain underrepresented in clinical trials, and factors that contribute to this lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in clinical trials include trust, education, unconscious bias, and access to services. As this update explains, manufacturers can help address inequity in clinical trials by working with community and patient groups to build trust and expand participation, ensuring they provide tailored training material for research teams (which resonate with specific patient groups), and ensuring that educational materials and consent forms are suitable for lay readers. https://lnkd.in/daEE9AGE #HEOR #MarketAccess #WeAreAvalereHealth

📢 Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare: A Necessity or a Symptom of a Larger Issue? In today’s healthcare landscape, many influencers and thought leaders emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, especially for women. We're encouraged to become well-versed in medical terminology and conditions, preparing to defend our health concerns in front of professionals. 🔍 But Should This Be Necessary? Effective healthcare shouldn't hinge on a patient’s ability to advocate for themselves. While self-advocacy is a valuable skill, it should not be a prerequisite for receiving the care we deserve. This expectation often places an unfair burden on individuals, particularly women, who already face significant challenges within the medical system. 💡 The Need for Change The focus should be on creating a healthcare environment where: - Patients feel heard and respected without needing to "prove" their symptoms. - Medical professionals are trained to recognize and understand sex- and gender-based differences, listening for relevant symptoms in their patients' experiences. - Sex- and gender-based differences are consistently integrated into education and guidelines, ensuring equitable treatment for everyone. Let’s work towards a future where healthcare is genuinely patient-centered, and the burden of advocacy is shared by a compassionate, responsive medical community. #Healthcare #SelfAdvocacy #WomenInHealthcare #PatientCenteredCare #SexBasedDifferences #Education #WomensHealthPAC Courtney Grosslight The Collaborative Strategists Sabah Fatima, MPH Shannon Lee Topinka, MBA, PMP Anne Foelsch