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The fight for techquity

Address the barriers to healthtech.

Techquity is equity in health technology

Technology has become an inextricable part of the healthcare story looking to improve outcomes, safety and innovation. Technology can be a bridge to the healthcare system. Yet vulnerable, underserved and marginalized communities may be left on the other side of the digital divide.

In this Venture Beat article featuring Optum SVP of Analytics, Tushar Mehrotra, get ideas for how to fundamentally change your approach to building technology and incorporate techquity into your organization.

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