Reyn Archer MD and Jaime Bland DNP On Community Health Savings Accounts

It's about the triple aim!

In this episode of PopHealth Week, the hosts Fred and Gregg invite two guests, Reyn Archer MD and Jaime Bland DNP, to discuss various topics related to public health and healthcare data exchange. Dr. Archer, a legislative and policy expert in public health and international diplomacy, served as Chief of Staff for a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Commissioner of Health at the Texas Department of Health. Jaime Bland DNP is the President & CEO of CyncHealth, a non-profit organization founded in 2008 to enable healthcare data exchange and support providers in Nebraska to provide holistic and effective care to all patients. One of the main topics discussed in this episode is the novel idea of health savings accounts at the community level. The guests highlight the importance of incentivizing typically underserved areas to take ownership of their health plan and outcomes. They explain that such initiatives could be an effective way to promote health equity and reduce disparities. Another topic of discussion is the role of information technology in promoting health equity. The guests emphasize the need for healthcare providers to have access to healthcare data and technology tools to improve patient care and outcomes. They also discuss the challenges associated with healthcare data exchange and ways to address these challenges. Overall, this episode of PopHealth Week sheds light on the importance of promoting health equity and reducing disparities in healthcare. The guests provide valuable insights into various policy and technological solutions that could help achieve these goals. ==##==