60 I Transforming Cardiometabolic Care: Innovation Meets Equity with Dr. Avantika Waring

We welcome back Dr. Avantika Waring from 9 AM Health to discuss her vision for cardiometabolic care, emphasizing equity in treating diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension through innovative virtual models. Dr. Waring highlights the importance of a diverse workforce in delivering culturally relevant care and addressing structural inequities. We delve into the challenges of making medications like semaglutide accessible to all, the complex interplay of diet, environment, and genetics, and the need for family-inclusive health interventions. Through thoughtful conversation, we explore how equitable access to healthcare can transform patient outcomes and the importance of addressing both medical and social determinants of health. Overview: 00:00 Prioritizing diverse hires for company growth. 03:18 Effective self-managed care essential for lifelong health. 07:56 Employer equity improves health access through insurance. 10:04 Promote family health literacy despite economic challenges. Next Step: Visit our website, Healthcare for Humans, and join our community to enjoy exclusive benefits at https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/ Support Our Mission: Non-clinicians, explore exclusive content and contribute to our collective journey. Be an Active Participant: Go beyond listening. Shape our narrative by co-creating episodes with us. Be part of our community by visiting https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/. Follow us on Instagram @healthcareforhumanspodcast