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Conversations in Care

Conversations in Care is a special series of The Next Big Thing in Health where we come together to have frank, honest, and heartfelt conversations about the defining issues in health care, with care.

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Better Health Care, No Matter Your Status: Dr. Darrell Gray II

Health is not just what happens in the clinic or in the emergency department at the hospital. It happens in our homes, our neighborhoods, and our communities. So how can the health care industry reduce disparities and promote access to care and services that meet people where they are?

Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH, is the president & CEO of Wellpoint Maryland, which is an affiliate of Elevance Health. We dove into Dr. Gray’s recent experience at Elevance Health as its chief health equity officer, to discover how we can help every American achieve their full health potential.

Listen in for moving member stories that illustrate how health care pros are listening, learning, and acting to create change.

Health is not just what happens in the clinic and in the emergency department in the hospital, it's largely what happens in homes and neighborhoods. So how are we thinking about behavioral health and social well-being? How are we addressing the pharmacy needs of those whom we get to serve?
– Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH, President & CEO of Wellpoint Maryland
One of the misconceptions when we talk about health equity is that it’s only about one population or one race. No. When we talk about advancing health equity, it’s ensuring that everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, the list goes on… can attain their highest level of health possible.
– Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH, President & CEO of Wellpoint Maryland
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