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bias, gender, mental health, disparities

Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Women

Males are much more likely to be diagnosed for ADHD compared to females because of gender bias in research and diagnosis. Caralyst aims to combat this and is working towards equitable representation in the healthcare field.

bias, disparities, healthcare, innovation, market, Policy, race, value-based care

Racial Bias in Healthcare Algorithms

A recent study found that by using parameters affected by structural racism, such as healthcare spending, automated processes may be fueling racial disparities. We must stop using proxies for patients' needs and work to actually understand what their needs are.

market, physicians, burnout, relationship, empathy, healthcare, value-based care, Policy

Physician Burnout

In addition to catering to patients' needs and preferences, Caralyst is working to ensure that physicians' well-being is taken care of. Learn more about how our team is combating physician burnout.

race, Asian American, disparities, healthcare

Asian American Disparities in Type 2 Diabetes

More than half of Asian Americans with diabetes do not know they have it compared to a quarter of Americans overall. The model minority myth promotes stereotypes, such as that Asian food is generally healthy, and can cause physicians to assume that their patients do not need diabetes screenings.

Policy, health insurance, innovation, value-based care

The PCP's Increasingly Important Role

An individual's PCP serves as their first point of entry into healthcare. With PCPs serving as a gatekeeper in HMO insurance plans, a strong patient-physician relationship is more crucial than ever. Caralyst's tool will allow insurers to maximize their benefits and incentivize patients to join.

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The Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation in Healthcare

SCOTUS's ruling guaranteeing job discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ Americans will allow LGBTQ+ doctors to "heal by telling [their] stories." It is a necessary step for promoting sexuality and gender-based equity.

Language, disparities, healthcare, medicaid, medicare, Policy

Language Barriers in Medicine

As linguistic diversity in the United States increases, the healthcare industry must accommodate people with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Caralyst offers patients an easy and accessible platform to ensure that their communication needs will be met.

Obesity, Fat-shaming, stigma, bias

Fat Shaming in Medical Settings

The medical effects of obesity are commonly discussed, however, Caralyst is working to raise awareness for the adverse effects of medical fat shaming. This can be incredibly traumatizing for patients, and physicians must learn to combat sizeist implicit bias.

race, African American, bias, disparities, healthcare, COVID19

Bias Against African Americans during COVID-19

COVID-19 has brought racial health disparities to the forefront of discussion. Caralyst is working to resolve these issues at their root and create a more welcoming healthcare industry.

Policy, health insurance, medicare, medicaid

The Effects of Medicaid Expansion in Missouri

Earlier this month, Missouri became the 38th state to expand Medicaid healthcare coverage. While this is great news, it is also important that we ensure these low-income patients a high standard of care.

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Caralyst Wins Third Place at 2020 SVC

In April 2020, Caralyst won third place at the Skandalaris Venture Competition held by WashU's Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

market, health insurance, value-based care

COVID-19's Impact on Small Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

50% of small businesses are considering changing their health insurer. Find out why Caralyst's services are more necessary now than ever.