Ted James, MD, MHCM, FACS, Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School Co-Director, BreastCare Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Chief, Breast Surgical Oncology and Vice Chair, Academic Affairs, Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Overview
In this webinar, Dr. James discussed the issue of inequalities and disparities in the health care system, the powerful influence of social determinants of health on patient outcomes, the rationale for extending care beyond the walls of the hospital into communities, and the important role of individual advocates and health technology innovation as agents of change.
About the Presenter
Ted A. James, MD, MHCM, FACS is the Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology, Co-Director of the BreastCare Center, and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Surgery at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, USA. He is also Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He has held a number of leadership roles in local and national organizations aimed at improving quality in health care. Dr. James serves as faculty for professional and executive leadership development programs at Harvard Medical School, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the Association of American Medical Colleges. He enjoys sharing his experience and partnering with other health care professionals to develop practical solutions to modern health care challenges.