On this episode of the RISE for Equity podcast, Dr. Subashnie Devkaran joins host Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara to discuss the importance of the value of care, and how Mayo Clinic champions equity through quality care.
“How fortunate we are to live in an age where technological advances make achieving the highest quality care for all entirely possible; therefore, achieving equity in health care is no longer just an aspirational goal, but it now becomes an imperative to ensure that every individual receives exemplary care that they rightfully deserve…[E]quity in healthcare really necessitates recognizing and addressing the distinctive needs of diverse populations, dismantling those systemic barriers, and fostering a milieu where everyone has the opportunity to attain optimal health.” – Subashnie Devkaran, Ph.D.
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