Support Health Equity By Stephen Norris As a hurdler and jumper (high and long jump) in Track and Field at the University of South Carolina, Curt McGill, DPT thrived under the pressure he put on himself to improve each time he got to the track. Unlike the team sports he
SUPPORT HEALTH EQUITY By Stephen Norris Trying to navigate the United States’ healthcare system can often feel like trying to learn a second language. For those in underserved communities, the lack of resources can make interpreting notes from your provider, or understanding a diagnosis, or a bill feel like an
By Stephen Norris Women make up just over 7% of all orthopedic surgeons in the United States, making it the lowest percentage of any major specialty. Mary O’Connor, MD is a female pioneer in orthopedics and health equity, who – through her own success – has consistently perforated myths about women
The best professional advice I ever received was to leverage my natural intuition to make friends, using it to gain deeper insights into the industry I worked in. As a physician recruiter for a national Independent Review Organization (IRO), at the time, I had built friendships across all levels of
Personal Values If I'm being honest, I’m not a fan of traditional Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice programs – which I define as the list of what you can and can’t say in the workplace. While this is important, I realize it never would have reached me
Albert Einstein is credited with having said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” In January of 2024, my position was eliminated at a digital health startup I worked at for 5 years, due to a significant reduction in force. Instead of panicking, I've embraced this is an
Since the pandemic, I have watched as the global digital health market has grown over 300%. For over 10 years I've worked with medical providers and am excited about the impact new technology can have on improving patient outcomes and access, however I don’t believe we should