The Cobb Lecture

The W. Montague Cobb Lectureship in Health Policy at Howard University honors Dr. W. Montague Cobb's legacy by addressing key health policy issues of the day.

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Conclusions: We need to engage our population and we need more diversity in tech. Doctors need to get more involved to make it work.
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A: The elderly may just need exposure. They adapt to technology well, when exposed. See cellphones.

Re trust, we can increase trust through engagement. We can give them options and build personal relationships.
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Q: how do we create trust in a healthcare system in a population that is weary? How do we educate the elderly about the technology?

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Q: how do we create trust in a healthcare system in a population that is weary? How do we educate the elderly about the technology?

#digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Medicaid is a $700B+ market. There is a lot of room for tech that can increase savings. This information needs to be disseminated. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Q: How do we protect privacy with mobile health care and telemedicine?
A: Use of an EHR company and firewalls, etc. Many apps need to go through FDA approval. HIPAA is considered during this process. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Technology should be used to augment the doctor-patient relationship. It cannot and should not replace it. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Q: What about Tech and med learning?
A: Physicians, learners, and Tech need to collaborate to get the most robust information and to better the field. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Q: Is digital health sexy but not ready for prime time? At least one study has shown scant results.
A: @NIH and @CDCgov, with industry, are researching ways to incorporate tech into health care more efficiently. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Panel includes Dr. Fitzpatrick (@askdrfitz), Ms. Iris Frye (@iris_frye), and Dr. Chazeman Jackson. Dr. Krishnan Narasimhan (@krishnanmd) is moderating. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture.

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Wonderful talk by @askdrfitz. She gave us a lot to consider. Up next is the panel! #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Instead, there seems to be a lack of engagement. Need to focus on Health education, building relationships and trusts.

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A study in Washington DC showed that there is wide access to the internet and the population is interested in mobile health. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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A study in Washington DC showed that there is wide access to the internet and the population is interested in mobile health. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Why? Common thoughts = not enough pay, risky innovation, "trickle down" technology, populace has limited access to technology. These aren't really based on truth. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Why? Common thoughts = not enough pay, risky innovation, "trickle down" technology, populace has limited access to technology. These aren't really based on truth. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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A link between disparities and technology? Last year $8.1B was invested in mobile health tech. On demand access, precision of concierge medicine etc. has grown immensely. Not much innovation has gone to Medicaid. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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A link between disparities and technology? Last year $8.1B was invested in mobile health tech. On demand access, precision of concierge medicine etc. has grown immensely. Not much innovation has gone to Medicaid. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Equality vs equity. "Equity is tailored support."- Dr. Fitzpatrick

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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick (@askdrfitz) will be our speaker today! Dr. Fitzpatrick has 20+ years of experience of health care management. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick (@askdrfitz) will be our speaker today! Dr. Fitzpatrick has 20+ years of experience of health care management. #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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Dr. W. Montague Cobb was born in DC in 1904. He was an #HUCM graduate and professor who pushed for hospital integration and pushed for the elimination of health care barriers.

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25 minutes until the Cobb Lecture begins!!! #digitalhealth #healthdisparities #healthpolicy #thecobblecture

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@dani_bullock91 Start by getting involved in organizations that push for health equity and reach out to your elected officials personally to let them know the impact health disparities have on our communities #thecobblecture https://t.co/aY78YYrOO4

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@LamereBuchanan You can begin working on your negotiation skills and attend workshops geared toward learning the political language. - @DanielEDawes @BrianDSmedley #thecobblecture https://t.co/95FxLGlBQo