42. [Equity Partner Series] Collecting and Sharing the Right Health Data with Lisa Sloane

Lisa Sloane is the Founder and CEO of More Inclusive Healthcare (MIH), a social enterprise that helps healthcare organizations provide more culturally responsive care. Through training and consultation, MIH is working to deliver equitable healthcare for all patients — no matter their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

In addition to this, Lisa chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for The Ohio State University’s Health Services Management & Policy Alumni Society. She is also a member of the Queen City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

In this episode…

Why is it so important for hospitals to collect real data from their patients? And, is the healthcare system currently collecting the right data, in the right way?

For years, the healthcare system in the US has not been effectively gathering data about patients’ demographics, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Very few hospitals train their staff on the right way to collect this data, which often leaves patients feeling defensive and vulnerable. Unfortunately, this leads to more disparities in patient care. So, what can healthcare systems do to start combating these disparities and collecting patient data in a more effective way?

In this episode of the Patient Partner Innovation Community podcast, Desiree Bradley is joined by Lisa Sloane, the Founder and CEO of More Inclusive Healthcare, to talk about the importance of collecting and sharing health data. Lisa talks about some common disparities in patient care, the importance of engaging with patients in the right way, and what healthcare systems need to know about data collection. Stay tuned.