# Tackling Health Equity: Winning in Healthcare is Not for the Faint of Heart

By Brian Urban · Published 2024-02-02 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> Healthcare leaders must confront systemic barriers to serve marginalized communities effectively and equitably

## Key points

- Healthcare leaders must confront systemic barriers to serve marginalized communities effectively and equitably

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This episode of the [Healthcare Rethink](https://marketscale.com/shows/finthrive/) Podcast by FinThrive features a look at tackling health equity from both an industry and academic perspective, with insights from **Dr. Stella Safo**, a passionate advocate for marginalized populations in healthcare.

[**Stella Safo**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellasafo/), MD MPH, and the Founder & CEO of [**Just Equity for Health**](https://justequityforhealth.com/) joins host [**Brian Urban**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-urban-8416b571/) to discuss her journey in medicine, the importance of addressing [social determinants of health](https://marketscale.com/industries/healthcare/papa-ceo-andrew-parker-healthcare-rethink-addressing-loneliness-social-health/), and her innovative work in health equity. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in healthcare, focusing on the need for policy change, community involvement, and a holistic approach to patient care.

Highlights from the conversation include:

- The role of social determinants in healthcare and the need for a broader approach beyond traditional clinical care
- The shift in healthcare towards addressing social health needs and the importance of policy change and advocacy in achieving health equity
- The challenges in healthcare data and the need for actionable responses to social determinants of health screenings

Tags: Brian Urban, FinThrive, health equity, Healthcare Rethink podcast, Just Equity for Health, Stella Safo

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