Yale Health Experts Unveil Solutions for Improving Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations through Medicaid Reforms and Google’s AI Technology

Howie and Harlan from the Yale School of Public Health discuss research on structural changes to Medicaid that could improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Chima Ndumele shares insights on Google’s advanced AI in medicine, while Howie reflects on a study about race-neutral measures of lung function.

Chima Ndumele’s research focuses on the impact of social services, public health, and healthcare spending on health outcomes. He also examines the concentration of care among a small percentage of physicians in Medicaid managed care networks. Additionally, there are discussions regarding the stability of Medicaid coverage and the undercount of Medicaid enrollees during the pandemic.

The episode touches on the implications of race adjustment in lung function equations and the association of racial and socioeconomic disparities with health outcomes for patients hospitalized with various conditions. The audience is invited to join Howie and Harlan in person at the Yale Innovation Summit and watch Health & Veritas Live on May 30, as well as learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Comments and questions can be directed to Howie and Harlan via email.