Dr. Kanika Sims on Healthcare Disparities: Part 1 on the Origins of Invest Inclusion

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Dr. Block interviews Kanika Sims, MD, a Hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Hospital Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Sims is also the CEO of Invest Inclusion, her own company. They discuss healthcare inequity in the United States and the history of healthcare disparities that have led to this point. 

Dr. Sims shares her personal journey in the medical field, from feeling unfulfilled as a practicing physician to pursuing a master's in public health at Johns Hopkins University. She also talks about her decision to become a hospitalist and her recent transition into academia.

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[00:01:45] Residency dissatisfaction and career change. 

[00:05:58] Police Brutality and Inequities. 

[00:06:54] Health care equity. 

[00:10:57] Health care disparities for black women. 

[00:14:24] Diversity in medical education. 

[00:19:21] Affinity bias in healthcare. 

[00:22:30] Health disparities and black inferiority. 

[00:26:37] Healthcare disparities for black women. 

[00:29:24] Infectious diseases and Freedmen's Bureau. 

[00:32:03] Segregation in healthcare. 

[00:35:08] Desegregation of hospitals. 

[00:40:01] Importance of inclusive workplaces.

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Dr. Kanika Sims is a hospitalist and assistant professor who is dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities and promoting health equity. She is the founder of Invest Inclusion, a health equity consulting platform that works with organizations to prioritize health equity. Dr. Sims has a strong background in public health, having pursued a master's degree in public health and completing a preventive medicine fellowship at Johns Hopkins University.

Driven by her desire to make a significant impact in the healthcare system, Dr. Sims created Invest Inclusion to advocate for social justice and equity within healthcare spaces. She believes that everyone, regardless of their background, should have equal opportunities and outcomes in accessing quality healthcare. Dr. Sims emphasizes the need to address the root causes that lead to inequities in healthcare and advocates for equal treatment regardless of race or gender.

Dr. Sims is also the author of the book "Diversity is Not a Dirty Word," which explores the importance of inclusion in creating non-racist organizations. She highlights the impact of toxic workplaces on healthcare outcomes and emphasizes the connection between health, equity, and justice.

With a deep understanding of the historical and present-day healthcare disparities faced by marginalized communities, Dr. Sims is committed to challenging biases and promoting inclusivity in the medical field. She believes that acknowledging and addressing biases is crucial for improving healthcare and ensuring equitable treatment for all patients.

Through her work with Invest Inclusion and her advocacy for health equity, Dr. Kanika Sims is making a significant contribution to the fight against healthcare disparities and working towards a more equitable healthcare system.

Find and connect with Dr. Sims on her LinkedIn. 

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