The Future of Health Is YOU: Dr. Tomlinson on Patient Power, AI & Free Clinics

Recorded live at ESSENCE Fest 2025 (The Exchange @ Global Black Economic Forum), this energizing FYH.News conversation centers one powerful idea: the future of healthcare is consumer-led—and you drive it.Adjoa Kyerematen of the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) sits down with Dr. Tomlinson to discuss how healthcare must meet people on their terms—from free community screenings to AI-powered tools that allow clinicians to focus on patients, not paperwork.Dr. Tomlinson shares how his teams serve millions across hundreds of communities through a “health in place” approach: delivering the right care, at the right time, in ways that fit real lives. He explains why adopting a “be disagreeable” mindset—asking questions, double-checking recommendations, and advocating for yourself—can truly save lives.From technology that generates visit notes and improves care transitions to weekly and monthly free clinics offering blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI screenings, this episode makes one thing clear: empowered patients transform outcomes.What We Cover:• AI tools that streamline documentation and improve care continuity • Free community clinics providing accessible preventive screenings • The “health in place” model—care designed around patients’ lives • How wearables and tracking tools can support smarter health decisions • Why bringing an advocate and building your own care team matters • Rethinking “balance” as integration—so health fits into real lifeThe bottom line? The future of health is participatory, personalized, and powered by informed patients.For more empowering health resources, visit fyh.news#NMQF #ESSENCEFest2025 #HealthEquity #PatientPower #FYHNews