Health Justice vs Health Equity: Dr. Seun Ross on Ending Medical Racism

Corey Dion Lewis talks with Dr. Seun Ross about health justice, medical racism, and the policy changes that move outcomes, not just conversations.You will hear:The difference between health equity and health justiceHow racism gets baked into clinical decision toolsWhy structural barriers keep disparities in placeWhat it takes to remove race-based algorithmsA real example of change tied to kidney transplant accessHow you can advocate for health justice in your roleThis episode is for public health leaders, clinicians, and advocates who want clear language and practical action.Episode Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - Meet Dr. Seun Ross 1:48 - Defining health justice and how it differs from health equity 4:01 - Layers of inequity and structural barriers 6:21 - Why well-intended programs fall short 8:24 - Why addressing social determinants alone is not enough 10:51 - Race in medicine as a structural barrier 12:20 - Removing race from clinical guidelines 15:10 - What changed after removing race-based algorithms 17:02 - Why multidisciplinary teams matter 19:50 - Advocacy in 2025 and staying effective 21:46 - Health equity, law, and protections 23:31 - What Dr. Ross is building next 25:09 - Closing and how to connectResources & LinksConnect with Dr. Seun Ross on LinkedIn  Learn more about the Encoding Equity Alliance  Connect with MeWebsite: https://www.coreydionlewis.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreydionlewis/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreydlewis/   ★ Support this podcast ★