Overview
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Explore a comprehensive panel discussion on the pressing issues of obesity and diabetes in the United States. Delve into the staggering statistics, economic impact, and collaborative efforts to combat these health crises. Learn from industry experts, government officials, and healthcare professionals as they examine current strategies, propose innovative solutions, and discuss barriers to achieving better outcomes. Gain insights on topics such as chronic disease burden, cultural shifts, public health campaigns, community-based solutions, payment policies, and the importance of focusing on food. Discover how faith-based strategies, reimbursement models, and policy changes can contribute to addressing these epidemics. Understand the human dimensions of these health challenges and explore ways to elevate successful interventions for a healthier future.
Syllabus
Intro
Chronic Disease Burden
Human Dimensions
Cultural Shifts
Social Cure
Public Health Campaigns
Omata
Faithbased strategies
How to elevate success
Reimbursement
Communitybased solutions
Payment policies
Selection bias
Solutions
Policy
Focus on food
The highest priority
Conclusion
Taught by
Milken Institute