Innovation and Inclusion

This week on Crossing the Chasm, Dr. Johnson is joined by Jose Ferrua, CEO of JOL Healthcare, a home health and hospice company headquartered in Texas. Jose has spent his career in both tech and healthcare. Beyond sharing his story and passion for healthcare and DEI initiatives, Jose also talks from the perspective of an executive and business leader. He explains how diversity, equity, and inclusion can also be key elements in a healthcare company's financial success. Additionally, Greg and Jose discuss hospice and home health and the importance of dispelling misconceptions and myths about that and maintaining the dignity of their patients. Additional Resources OL Healthcare: https://www.jolhc.com/ Hospice Utilization 52%: https://www.1800hospice.com/blog/what-percentage-americans-receive-hospice/ Quoted stats on nurses/gaps: https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/fiscal-notes/2022/apr/nursing.php UN Chief quote: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/07/un-gender-equality-300-years-womens-rights/ President Carter to Hospice: https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-hospice-care-86b6d73e53eec03ab3cb9980c71bbb32 Governor quotes: Arkansas: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/12/politics/latinx-sarah-huckabee-sanders-order-arkansas-reaj/index.html Florida: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/31/politics/desantis-diversity-inclusion-florida-universities/index.html Texas: https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-gov-greg-abbott-calls-diversity-efforts-illegal/story?id=97003219 Other links https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/home-depot-co-founder-blames-140000807.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-20/amazon-delivery-drivers-of-color-get-worse-customer-reviews-than-white-ones