How can healthcare leaders make a difference with innovative models for food security and health equity? Join us for the latest episode of Product Talk hosted by Cognizant Product Director Chenny S, MBA, PGPAI, where U.S. Hunger President & CEO Rick Whitted shares his journey from corporate banking to healthcare leadership. Rick emphasizes the importance of understanding lived experiences, leveraging technology and data, and creating connected ecosystems in healthcare. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/gXjenQ2x #healthcareproducts #foodsecurity #healthequity
Rick Whitted
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An extreme pleasure Chenny S, MBA, PGPAI. Thank you for the time.
Thanks to Rick Whitted for being my guest on the latest episode of Care Catalyst podcast series. Rick Whitted discussed the critical issues of food and nutrition insecurity. He highlighted how U.S. Hunger has served over 155 million meals across the U.S. and explained the difference between food insecurity (not enough food) and nutrition insecurity (empty calories). Rick emphasized the social determinants of health that force individuals to make unhealthy food choices, even in affluent areas. U.S. Hunger business models addresses these issues through healthier shelf-stable foods and community-focused initiatives like their Food Cart program, which uses data and surveys to identify needs. Rick's vision is for health equity to create a connected ecosystem resulting in a closed loop. His insights remind us that leaders must look beyond immediate issues to make lasting changes. Listen to the podcast for an insightful discussion. #FoodInsecurity #NutritionInsecurity #HealthEquity #SDoH