Elevating Best Practices in the Care of Minoritized Communities During COVID-19: A Pilot Project of 15 Physician-led Practices-PM22 Concurrent Sessions-Elevating Best Practices in the Care of Minoritized Communities During COVID-19

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In the video, a project is discussed that aims to improve the care of minoritized communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The project emphasizes partnerships and collaborations with organizations like the CDC, AMA Center for Equity, and American College of Preventive Medicine. The goal is to enhance the capacity of physician-led practices in implementing COVID-19 prevention, vaccination, testing, and treatment strategies for affected populations. <br /><br />Several best practices were shared by different organizations. Dr. Long and Dr. Campbell discussed bridging the healthcare gap for low-income, black, and language barrier communities in Alabama, focusing on medication reviews and diabetes education and prevention programs. Community engagement, care coordination, and partnerships with community organizations were highlighted as crucial. <br /><br />Northeast Medical Services' efforts in reaching out to the Asian community in the San Francisco Bay Area were mentioned, including translating materials, setting up testing and vaccination sites, and conducting mass text campaigns. Dr. Rice discussed collaboration with the University of Texas Health Science Center to address social determinants of health and provide assessments and referrals for minority communities. <br /><br />The importance of equity, collaboration, community engagement, and partnerships in improving care for minoritized communities and addressing health disparities was emphasized by all speakers. The need for trusted messengers, culturally tailored outreach, education, sustained funding, and resources was discussed. Promising practices in promoting health equity and addressing disparities were showcased. <br /><br />Overall, the video showcases various initiatives and strategies to improve the care and health outcomes for minoritized communities impacted by COVID-19.

Keywords

COVID-19

minoritized communities

care improvement

partnerships

physician-led practices

best practices

low-income communities

black communities

language barrier communities

community engagement

Northeast Medical Services

Asian community

translation of materials

University of Texas Health Science Center

health disparities