• Building Trust and Community in Healthcare with Tom Carlough, Chief Technology Officer at Wider Circle

  • Jul 31 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
  • Podcast

Building Trust and Community in Healthcare with Tom Carlough, Chief Technology Officer at Wider Circle

  • Summary

  • Addressing social isolation and loneliness is crucial for improving overall health outcomes. In this episode of the AHIP 2024 series, Tom Carlough, Chief Technology Officer at Wider Circle, discusses the significance of building trust and community in healthcare, particularly focusing on health equity and social isolation. He explains how Wider Circle uses in-person community groups to foster social connections and trust, which helps in collecting essential health information and encouraging health practices like home visits. Tom shares insights from a recent study showing significant improvements in health outcomes through their approach, emphasizing the importance of addressing loneliness and social isolation as fundamental health needs. He also highlights the new CMS regulations mandating health equity, urging healthcare plans to prioritize trust-building and personalized community support, and underscores that social proof and peer pressure within community groups can encourage individuals to prioritize their health. Tune in and learn how community and trust can transform healthcare and promote health equity! Resources: Watch the entire interview here. Follow and connect with Tom Carlough on LinkedIn. Learn more about Wider Circle on their LinkedIn and website.
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