114. Breaking Down Political Determinants of Health and Impact of Political Decisions on Health Equity

Healthcare professionals, are you ready to take a stand? Learn about the political determinants of health and how you can make a difference on this must-listen podcast In this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, we talk with guest Dr. Karla A. Bell and take a deep dive into the often ignored but crucial aspect of healthcare: politics. Dr. Bell brings with them their social justice roots to the forefront as they discuss the political determinants of health and how legislative decisions have real effects on healthcare equity and access. You'll learn about the definition of political determinants of health and how it influences and impacts health equity. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to politics in healthcare and how public policy decisions impact communities and healthcare access. We provide ideas and approaches for healthcare practitioners to get involved and make a difference, such as staying informed and advocating for health equity. By the end of the podcast, listeners will understand the need to be a more informed and active healthcare professional, and how to take steps to make a positive impact on their communities. Dr. Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, GCS is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education at the Department of Physical Therapy for Thomas Jefferson University. Her research focuses on educational research relative to faculty development and curricular integration for sexual and gender minority content in the health professions. She believes in the inherent respect, dignity, and equal treatment of all human beings; and cares about the power of human connectedness and caring as fundamental in the healthcare realm of the lifespan, in all aspects from “delivery of” to “education in”. Dr F Scott Feil is a husband, a father, a physical therapist, a professor, and most recently an Amazon best-selling author. F Scott is also a business coach and mentor despite starting his journey as an English major before landing as a Physical Therapist. He is one of the creators and co-hosts of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast which aims to break down the silos between healthcare professions in an attempt to find best practices in teaching and learning throughout healthcare academia. Special thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.