Key takeaways
Host: Sarah Thomas, managing director, Deloitte Services LP
1 Overview CPE credit | Personnel Development
Although many life sciences and health care organizations have been working towards improving social determinants of health, the COVID-19 crisis and recent events around social justice issues and racism have shone a spotlight on how certain communities of color are being negatively affected. We’ll discuss:
- Effects of racism on health and well-being.
- How the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color.
- Ways digital technology can be a driver for change.
- What organizations can do to help build a culture of anti-racism and a framework for action.
Meet the speakers
Sarah Thomas
Sarah is the managing director of the Center for Health Solutions, part of Deloitte LLP’s Life Sciences & Health Care practice. As the leader of the Center, she drives the research agenda to inform stakeholders across the health care landscape about key trends and issues facing the industry. Sarah has more than 13 years of government experience and has deep experience in public policy, with a focus on Medicare payment policy.
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