Inside the mind of a surgeon-senator: William Frist on fixing American health care: Part 2

About this episode

William Frist discusses a rural health strategy that integrates community health workers and technology.

William Frist, MD, outlines a rural health strategy that meets people where they are, a plan that draws on community health workers, cultural literacy, and hybrid care models that blend local touch with technology.

People in this episode

Guest: William Frist

Topics covered

• rural health strategy
• community health workers
• cultural literacy
• hybrid care models
• technology in healthcare

Keywords

• rural health
• community health
• healthcare technology
• cultural literacy
• hybrid care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Northwell Health

Places: American

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