An Innovative Industry Initiative
As part of Medtronic's commitment to increasing health equity and improving access to life-changing therapies, we have developed Every Patient First, a grassroots health equity initiative.
Together with healthcare providers, policy makers, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups, we're tackling healthcare disparities on several fronts, including:
- Working with providers on identifying and addressing disparities through the review of patient records.
- Distributing clinic-based tools to help increase adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Conducting customized educational programs for healthcare providers and medical societies.
- Providing fellowships for minority and female healthcare providers.
- Developing health literacy materials for patients.
- Ensuring quality care measures are developed, instituted and followed in partnership with healthcare systems.
By bringing the issue of healthcare disparities to light and working to overcome inequities, we can help more people in more ways.
National Recognition
Medtronic's early work in driving healthcare equity, which began as a pilot program in CRDM, was so effective in raising awareness about healthcare disparities that it earned Medtronic two prestigious industry awards.
National Minority Quality Forum 2009 Booker T. Washington Award
Recognizes an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of wellness in minority communities.
National Medical Association 2008 Corporate Circle Award
Annually recognizes the dedication of corporations that invest in helping eliminate healthcare disparities.
For more information, email: rs.everypatientfirst@medtronic.com
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Every Patient First
Every Patient First is a solutions based model created in tandem with healthcare professionals that addresses factors that may contribute to healthcare disparities. It is our hope that these solutions will increase access to care for Every One.