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Reginald Williams @RW_Intl

Lives in DC, Works in NYC, Engages Globally - VP, International, Co-lead, Behavioral Health @commonwealthfnd

Joined May 2020
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Reginald Williams@RW_Intl
12 Aug 2022
Americans are more likely to die earlier than people in many other countries. And they’re more likely to die from factors that could have been prevented with the right care provided at the right time. commonwealthfund.org/blog/20…
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Dr Habib Naqvi MBE@DrHNaqvi
8 Nov 2024
4. Transparent data on racial inequities is essential for real change. There must be commitment to turning good quality data into insight, and insight into positive action for change. #RHO_AntiRacism
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JAMA's latest study underscores the critical role of social factors in health outcomes. Improving economic stability, safety, and access to education can reduce disparities and uplift communities. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…

Policies to Address Adverse Social Health Factors

The US Healthy People 2030 vision is “a society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan,”1 yet the US health care system and its financial...

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Comparison can be a harmful habit. Instead, let’s celebrate the success of others and keep our focus on personal growth. There is no need to measure your inner journey against someone else’s outward appearance. #Leadership
PJ Milani | Visual Teacher💡
@milanicreative
22 Oct 2024
Comparison steals joy.
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Optimize, not maximize, your day! Prioritize tasks, set goals, & take breaks. Focus deeper, prevent burnout, & manage work-life. How do you optimize instead of maximize as a #PublicHealth professional?
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Harnessing data for social impact: Pew’s State Health Solutions project connects state agencies to improve health outcomes and address disparities. Data-driven insights can support healthier, stronger communities. #PublicHealth #Data #HealthEquity pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

How Harnessing the Power of Data Can Improve Americans' Health

David Hyun, M.D., and Rachel Zetts, MPH, lead The Pew Charitable Trusts’ recently launched state health solutions project, which focuses on using data to improve health outcomes, narrow health...

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Public health is shaped by our values. At a recent summit, leaders discussed how addressing women’s health, homelessness, and housing builds stronger, healthier communities. Collaboration drives positive change. #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Leadership hsph.harvard.edu/news/featur…

Experts discuss women’s health, homelessness, other pressing public health issues at summit |...

Dozens of public health, business, and faith leaders gathered at a community bookstore in Boston’s South End on Oct. 17 to discuss innovative health solutions at a summit titled “Better Health for...

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How can #leaders better engage our employees during #meetings? @AlexanderLoudon shares helpful insights into escaping the rut of repetitive, unstructured, overly long, and boring meetings. My key takeaway? Don't be afraid to switch things up!
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@mitsmr
1 Oct 2024
Leaders can utilize these strategies to create more engaging meetings and transition individuals from indifference to enthusiasm. mitsmr.com/3ZHb1vL
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Although it can be difficult for #leaders to put #SelfCare into practice, it's one of the most important things we can do to avoid burnout in ourselves and our teams. #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Leadership #Wellbeing hbr.org/2024/09/a-self-care-…

A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders

Research has long shown the importance of self-care — yet many leaders still struggle to put self-care into practice in their own work lives. Before a leader can sustainably practice self-care,...

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Rachel Nuzum@raenuzum
11 Oct 2024
The two presidential candidates represent starkly different visions for Medicaid, women’s health and reproductive care, and health insurance coverage and affordability. New piece from @RW_Intl and I out now! commonwealthfund.org/blog/20…
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Eric Topol
@EricTopol
9 Oct 2024
Today @NEJM, The Failing US Health System nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE… @DavidBlumenthal @GumasEvan @commonwealthfnd Despite expenditures far exceeding any other high-income country, "The United States ranks last overall on these measures of performance and last or nearly last in four of the five domains."
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Action, whether it leads to success or failure, is preferable to inaction. As leaders, we should encourage a culture where calculated risks are welcomed and where failure is viewed as a stepping stone rather than a setback. #Leadership #Innovation
PJ Milani | Visual Teacher💡
@milanicreative
16 Sep 2024
"In any moment of decision: the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing." — Theodore Roosevelt
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We are going to seem a rise of Chief AI Officers as AI regulation and investment continue to grow. #AI #Leadership #healthcareworkforce weforum.org/agenda/2024/09/w…

Why global health organizations must adopt chief AI officers

AI, used effectively and ethically, can transform the way we deliver health solutions, so expect to see more chief AI officer positions in healthcare.

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The #Healthcare system is shrinking while costs are rising. #Patients are waiting longer for shorter appointments. We need to invest in improving access to care. axios.com/2024/09/03/health-…

Health shrinkflation: Patients wait more for less

Experts blame it on soaring patient demand — as well as soaring physician retirements.

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These are some interesting visuals that help viewers understand the important lessons they are trying to convey. #Learning #Leadership
Janis Ozolins
@OzolinsJanis
16 Sep 2024
A roundup of some of my favourite visuals I’ve made. Stimulating your mind is not enough.
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Concordia
@ConcordiaSummit
25 Sep 2024
We are joined by @davechokshi, Sternberg Family Professor of Leadership at the City Universities of New York; @uche_blackstock, Founder and CEO at @AdvHealthEquity; @RW_Intl, Vice President, International Health Policy and Practice Innovations, @commonwealthfund; and @DoctorSiya_, Medical doctor and content creator to discuss Achieving Health System Equity Through Global Learning at #Concordia24
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The mind-body connection is real. Studies show stress, depression, and loneliness can lead to physical illnesses. #Chronic stress can disrupt healing and aging. #MentalHealth nytimes.com/2024/09/01/opini…

Opinion | We Know Mental Health Affects Physical Health. Why Don’t We Act Like It? (Published 2024)

Physical health and mental health are inextricably tied to each other. We need to devote the same care to both parts of ourselves.

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Concordia
@ConcordiaSummit
20 Sep 2024
🚨 Just released: @commonwealthfnd’s latest report compares health system performance across 10 countries, offering critical insights for U.S. improvement. Don’t miss VP Reginald D. Williams II on the Concordia stage Wednesday at #Concordia24 for a session on global health equity. 🌍💡 🔗 nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
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Ilona Kickbusch@IlonaKickbusch
22 Sep 2024
Mirror, Mirror 2024: An International Comparison of Health Systems | Commonwealth Fund commonwealthfund.org/publica…
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Becks Fisher@BecksFisher
20 Sep 2024
The NHS may be broken, but @commonwealthfnd Mirror Mirror ‘24 report is a helpful reminder that it’s all relative. I returned from #Harkness 🇺🇸 feeling grateful to work in and be a patient of the NHS. There’s lots to fix, but I still feel that way.
Commonwealth Fund@commonwealthfnd
19 Sep 2024
🚨OUT TODAY 🚨 Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System is here with a detailed analysis of health system performance across 10 countries and a host of lessons relevant to policymakers and health care leaders. buff.ly/3BbCMSO
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid@HT4Medicaid
20 Sep 2024
The U.S. ranks last among 10 nations on key measures of #healthequity, access to care, and health outcomes, a new @commonwealthfnd study finds. Authors @DavidBlumenthal, @GumasEvan, Arnav Shah, @MuniraGunja, and @RW_Intl delve into that and more. commonwealthfund.org/publica…
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