Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Kidney Care
Dr. Kareen Simpson joins Dr. George Hart to discuss addressing social determinants of health and improving health equity in kidney care.
Kidney Health Connections · George Hart, Kareen Simpson
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Show Notes
Dr. Kareen Simpson’s nephrology practice, Associates in Nephrology, serves the minority community on the southeast side of Chicago. She joins Kidney Health Connections for a discussion on the critical social determinants of health (SDoH) that impact patient care, including limited access to healthcare, transportation difficulties, financial barriers, and systemic challenges. This episode also delves into the complexities of kidney transplantation for minority communities, including issues of healthcare literacy, distrust, and the need for early education and referral to improve patient outcomes.
Sharing stories from her own experience caring for patients, Dr. Simpson advocates for a more holistic approach to healthcare, moving away from "sick care" to true healthcare that focuses on prevention and comprehensive support. She sees value-based care as a promising model that allows for more personalized patient navigation, access to care team members who can spend time understanding patients' individual needs, and the ability to connect patients with additional services such as nutrition and social work support.
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