The Beat

Live at ViVE: How Centene is Driving Change in Community Health with Anika Gardenhire

Episode Summary

What are some of the struggles and obstacles to using digital technology in underserved populations? And what are some of the challenges that are facing the digital health industry? Anika Gardenhire is the chief digital officer for Centene Corporation, a healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of government-sponsored healthcare programs focusing on underinsured and uninsured individuals. She is responsible for leading the digital solutions and products organization, overseeing technology-enabled business capabilities. On this episode of The Beat, recorded at ViVE 2023, Anika joins hosts Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Dr. Gautam Gulati to discuss the obstacles and opportunities of implementing digital health solutions in underserved populations, as well as the current issues and trends within the digital health industry. Anika shares her insights on the importance of local care and representation in healthcare organizations, the civic implications of healthcare policy, and the innovative solutions Centene has implemented to address the social determinants of health. Listen in as Anika provides a valuable perspective on how digital technology can be leveraged to improve health outcomes in the communities that need it most.

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