BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #501
Innovative Care Models for Underserved Communities
with Dr. Lyssa Ochoa
As physicians, we have the unique ability to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in underserved communities. But even if we possess the drive and the compassion to do so, it can be difficult to know how to take meaningful steps towards addressing local healthcare disparities. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Lyssa Ochoa of the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic (SAVE) shares how her clinic improves access to care for underserved patient populations, and how you can emulate her success.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, December 10). Ep. 501 – Innovative Care Models for Underserved Communities [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Lyssa Ochoa
Dr. Lyssa Ochoa is a vascular surgeon practicing at the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr.Aaron Fritts
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Synopsis
Dr. Ochoa shares her journey from joining a large private practice to founding her own clinic focused on underserved areas in San Antonio. She discusses the importance of addressing social determinants of health, the logistics of running multiple satellite clinics, and her approach to patient care. Dr. Ochoa also emphasizes the need for community engagement and outlines her vision for improving healthcare equity in San Antonio. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of providing quality care in economically segregated regions, and offers insights for healthcare providers looking to make a meaningful impact.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
03:23 - Addressing Social Determinants of Health
05:20 - Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Delivery
08:46 - Challenges and Strategies in Underserved Areas
15:16 - Building Community Trust and Referrals
22:27 - Advice for New Practitioners
29:42 - Future Vision for Healthcare in San Antonio
32:07 - Resources
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