Fireside Chat – Bridging Healthcare Gaps: The Complex Issue of Access to Care

Featuring Dr. Beatrice Murage, Dr. Sanjay Gandhi ∙ Oct 22, 2024 ∙ Podcast duration 25:24

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In this fireside chat, two of Philips’ experts – Dr. Beatrice Murage, Global Director of Sustainability and Access to Care, and Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, Head of Medical Affairs and Medical Safety – share their insights into the multifaceted challenges of healthcare access and the innovative solutions being implemented to bridge critical gaps.

Podcast highlights - Duration 25:24

Dr. Beatrice Murage and Dr. Sanjay Gandhi discuss the complex challenges of accessing healthcare and the innovative solutions Philips is implementing to bridge these gaps.
Healthcare disparities in both developing and developed countries, including issues related to insurance availability, staffing shortages, social determinants of health, and geographic disparities.
Philips' partnerships with organizations like March of Dimes and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve maternal and obstetric care through technology and training.
Both experts express hope for the future of healthcare access, emphasizing the importance of increased collaboration, technological advancements and a holistic approach.

With their wealth of experience in the medical field, Dr. Murage and Dr. Gandhi delve into success stories, the role of technology, and their hopes for a brighter future in equitable healthcare.

“Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet we see that about half of the global population still lacks access to essential health services. Healthcare disparities exist not only in developing countries but also within developed nations like the U.S.” – Dr. Beatrice Murage, Global Director of Sustainability and Access to Care, Philips

“I look at practical strategies to improve access to care in two ways; one is bringing patients to the care that they need, and two is bringing care to the patients where they are.” – Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, Head of Medical Affairs and Medical Safety, Philips

Disclaimer: The physicians’ opinions and clinical experiences presented herein are specific to the featured physician and featured patients and are for information purposes only. The results from their experiences may not be predictive of all patients. Individual results may vary depending on a variety of patient-specific attributes and related factors. Nothing in this presentation is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations.