4 Elements of Health Care

COVID has changed the way we work and live. Unemployment rates went up. But did you know that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have an unemployment rate of over 80% at baseline? Imagine if you went through school only to be told that you may not have a job afterwards?
So what is life like in these families? In this authentic conversation, facing the trials and joys of raising a child with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability, I welcome Noelle Alix, a finance attorney and co-owner of Beanz and Co, a cafe that focuses on inclusive employment.
Join me on this personal and emotional journey of the life of families who not only have to plan for themselves, but also the responsibility of planning for their children's future in a way that many people don't have to.

As we reflect over the past few months and look ahead, it has been a time when big decisions have been made, and will continue to be made. But how are some of these decisions made - at the town level, state level and federal level? What is the role of advocacy, and how do we ensure that our voice is heard? Join us in discussion with CT State Senator Saud Anwar, a Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician and State Senator, as we look at some of the questions many of us may have been asking in the recent past.

Amid the stressors that are impacting the entire world in this pandem(ic)onium, let's pause for a second to reflect on how we cope. Why do we have stigma against those afflicted with communicable disease? How do we cope with our stress? Can Qi Gong help us be more mindful and centered? Can something as simple as being aware of our breathing help? Join me in conversation with local experts Karen Friedmann, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Risa Gaul, a Medical Qi Gong Therapist, to discuss these emotional matters.

In conversation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar, one of the Top 25 Women in Health IT, we discuss the current reality of technology in health care. Can doctors access all of your records? Will artificial intelligence be a part of your care in the future? What is your relationship with the health record - both as a patient and as a provider? And finally, how do you figure out what is good information vs. well, not-so-good information that is out there? Join our conversation to get answers to these questions, and more.

In conversation with Gil Addo, CEO and Co-Founder of RubiconMD, e-consult platform, learn about how they are extending the knowledge of medical subspecialists to primary care physicians. Did you know that up to 40% medical specialist consults may not be necessary? Did you know there are options to tap into the knowledge of subspecialists without burdening high cost care to patients? Join our conversation to learn more about how an e-consult can get you faster care to the knowledge of subspecialists through your primary care physician.