S2 E12: How Centene is Driving Change in Community Health with Anika Gardenhire

What are some of the struggles and obstacles to using digital technology in underserved populations? And what are some of the challenges that are facing the digital health industry?Anika Gardenhire is the chief digital officer for Centene Corporation, a healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of government-sponsored healthcare programs focusing on underinsured and uninsured individuals. She is responsible for leading the digital solutions and products organization, overseeing technology-enabled business capabilities.On this episode of Live at ViVE, Anika joins hosts Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Dr. Gautam Gulati to discuss the obstacles and opportunities of implementing digital health solutions in underserved populations, as well as the current issues and trends within the digital health industry.Anika shares her insights on the importance of local care and representation in healthcare organizations, the civic implications of healthcare policy, and the innovative solutions Centene has implemented to address the social determinants of health.Listen in as Anika provides a valuable perspective on how digital technology can be leveraged to improve health outcomes in the communities that need it most. Topics CoveredThe challenges of implementing digital technology in underserved populationsThe importance of community-based care and representation in healthcare organizationsThe impact of policy and advocacy on healthcare outcomesInnovative solutions and products developed by Centene for underserved populationsHow Centene checks for and addresses bias in its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithmsThe social determinants of healthThe potential of digital health to transform healthcare delivery for underserved populationsWhy having representation from the communities served is crucial for building better programs and plans.How focusing on community health can lead to better health outcomes for individuals Connect with Anika GardenhireAnika Gardenhire Connect with Dr. Jessica Shepherd & Dr. Gautam GulatiDr. Shepherd on LinkedInDr. Shepherd on TwitterDr. Gulati on TwitterDr. Gulati on LinkedIn ResourcesCentene CorporationViVE