The social and economic inequity in the United States is clearly evident just by looking at the current state of the American healthcare system. It is broken in so many areas and highly ineffective in addressing the actual needs of the people, leaving many citizens to live in constant suffering. Thankfully, today’s tech innovations could offer some solutions to this massive problem. Joining Corinna Bellizzi is social change futurist Sheila Phicil, founder of Phicil-itate Change LLC, who is building a blockchain-powered platform that could fix the many issues of the healthcare system. She explains why the main problem lies in the blatant disregard for values, not in the lack of financial support. Sheila also offers some ways of making healthcare equally accessible to everyone, even to people of color, underserved communities, and minority groups who are always exploited when it comes to well-being.

About Guest:

Sheila Phicil is a social change futurist™, health equity expert, and founder of Phicil-itate Change LLC, empowering social innovators to create measurable impact. With 15+ years of experience driving healthcare transformation at institutions like Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Medical Center, Sheila integrates professional and lived experience to advance health equity. She holds dual Master’s degrees in Public Health and Financial Economics, is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Her COMPASS Project, a blockchain- and AI-enabled platform for patient engagement, was selected for the CIC Social Impact Cohort. Sheila is also a recognized speaker on AI-driven healthcare solutions and social innovation.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-phicil/ 

Guest Website: https://phicil-itatechange.com/ 

Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/@phicil-itate_change 

Show Notes: Raw audio

• Working At The Intersection Of Healthcare And Equity - 02:13
• The Problem With Privatized Healthcare system - 06:23
• How Technology Can Change The Healthcare System - 18:15
• Ending Exploitation And Inequity In Healthcare - 23:36
• Exploring The Benefits Of The Compass Project - 30:06
• An Invitation To Collaborate - 41:28
• Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words - 44:39

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