Mindful Medicine: Exploring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare
In this episode of Mindful Medicine, Daniel Williams interviews Amanda Jensen about her work advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion at MGMA. Key Takeaways: - Amanda became interested in DEI after committing to listening to underrepresented voi
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Show Notes
In this episode of Mindful Medicine, Daniel Williams interviews Amanda Jensen about her work advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at MGMA.
Key Takeaways
- Amanda's interest in DEI began by listening to underrepresented voices and perspectives.
- At MGMA, she helped launch resource groups during the Leaders Conference, creating spaces for attendees from different backgrounds to connect.
- DEI work is a long-term commitment requiring intentional strategies, not one-time trainings.
- Self-reflection on unconscious bias involves accepting its existence and committing to learning about other groups as a regular practice.
Resources Mentioned
- Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
https://rb.gy/snmij2 - So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
https://rb.gy/xxjz31
Sponsor
Physician Business Training
(physicianbusinesstraining.com)
This 7-hour course is designed for early-career physicians or those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the business side of medical practices. Developed by MGMA and leaders from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the course is divided into 9 modules and awards 7 hours of CME credit.
MGMA Resources
- MGMA Stat: mgma.com/stat
- Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor
- MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership
- MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy
- MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview
Music
"Street Walk" by Paolo Pavan, courtesy of Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC-SA
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