In this conversation, Danielle Marshall speaks with Jay Palmer, a leader in healthcare quality and health equity, about the importance of embedding health equity into healthcare systems. They discuss the significance of community engagement, cultural responsiveness, and the role of advocates in navigating healthcare. Jay shares insights on maternal health disparities, communication biases, and the need for relatable healthcare providers. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for patients to advocate for themselves and the barriers that hinder progress in health equity practices.
BIO: Jay Palmer is a healthcare quality and health equity leader with more than a decade of experience improving outcomes for aging and Medicare populations. She has held leadership roles within local and regional health plans, where she guided efforts to improve Medicare Stars performance, strengthen compliance, and integrate culturally responsive care. Now, through her consulting work, she helps organizations design equity-focused strategies that are actionable and aligned with their broader goals. With a deep understanding of how policy, data, and culture shape both care delivery and team dynamics, she brings a thoughtful, systems-level approach to driving meaningful change.
You can get in contact with Jay at:
https://www.culturallyelevated.com/
linkedin.com/company/culturallyelevated
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaympalmer
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Keywords
health equity, healthcare quality, community engagement, cultural responsiveness, maternal health, patient advocacy, systemic bias, healthcare providers, communication, patient empowerment
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