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Panel Presentations

Care Equity, Quality, and Safety

Strategies to Overcome Health Inequities and Improve Outcomes in At-Risk Populations

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
Location: MBCC, 235-237
CME/MOC Credit: 1
Disclosure(s):
Meredith N. Lind, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Minka L. Schofield, MD, MPH, FAAOA, FACS:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Erynne A. Faucett, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Sarah M. Russel, MD, MPH:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Social determinants of health affect numerous aspects of patients’ health ranging from access to care to overall health outcomes. Ample research has demonstrated that marginalized patients, including racial, sexual, and gender minorities, those with public insurance, non-English language preference (NELP) patients, and patients who live in rural areas, are more likely to have unmet healthcare needs. Furthermore, these groups are more likely to have distrust in their providers and develop complications during interactions with the health care system. As a specialty, we have neglected to address these differences and the importance they play in improving the outcomes for our patients. In this session, expert panelists will discuss how social determinants of health affect outcomes for otolaryngology patients, and we will share proven approaches that can help counteract these health inequities. Among others, the discussion will include 1) ways to improve perioperative education and reduce complications, 2) strategies to improve patient health literacy and compliance, and 3) options to harness the electronic medical record to standardize information delivery for all patients.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain how social determinants of health affect care and health outcomes for patients.
  2. Identify ways that inequities can be minimized and develop a plan to implement strategies appropriate for a given provider’s patient population.
  3. Assess the outcomes of various changes that have been made to improve quality of care and health equity.

    Panelist(s)

  • Meredith N. Lind, MD

    Professor of Otolaryngology
    1. Nationwide Children's Hospital Department of Otolaryngology 2. The Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Columbus, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Moderator(s)

  • Minka L. Schofield, MD, MPH

    Professor
    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    Columbus, Ohio, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Erynne A. Faucett, MD

    Assistant Professor
    University of California-Davis
    Sacramento, CA, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Sarah M. Russel, MD, MPH

    Resident Physician, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
    Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.