Elevance Health

Good health is more than a doctor’s visit. For Brandi, a teacher living with the effects of a brain tumor, health means access to physical therapy, reliable transportation, and connection to her community. As Kurt Small, president of Medicaid at Elevance Health, shares — whole health is about seeing the full picture: physical, behavioral, and social needs. Data helps us personalize that care so people like Brandi can live life their way. https://lnkd.in/eg_K3sHr

Accessibility benefits everyone. From closed captioning to curb cuts, voice-to-text, and audiobooks, innovations originally designed for people with disabilities have become everyday tools that make life easier for all. https://lnkd.in/eAxKVvsm

If you’ve ever read the closed captions on a TV screen in a noisy, crowded restaurant, you’ve benefited from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See how the ADA has improved daily life for us all. https://lnkd.in/eCRw8ev6

Poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for chronic disease, and more than half of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic condition tied to nutrition. Dr. Kofi Essel, our food as medicine director, is leading efforts to integrate nutrition into healthcare, focusing on access to nutritious, culturally relevant food to help prevent, manage, and treat conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. A holistic view of health starts with what’s on the plate. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY8GG8dk

Nutritious food can be powerful medicine. From preventing chronic disease to supporting better management of existing conditions, food plays a central role in whole health. But many people experience barriers like cost, time, or access. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eP_eqC8b

Food is more than fuel, it’s medicine. Food insecurity means not having enough to eat. Nutrition insecurity goes a step further: having food, but not the nutrients needed to stay healthy. Both have a direct impact on physical health, well-being, and even long-term outcomes for entire households. That’s why advancing access to nutritious food is critical — because better nutrition leads to better health. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eP_eqC8b

This year’s Elevance Health Volunteer Days brought together 2,188 volunteers across 154 projects, giving back over 973,872 pounds of food and contributing 6,313 volunteer hours to communities nationwide. Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to make a difference. Together, we show what it means to stand with our communities.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eD-Yf8a6 Digital transformation in healthcare is essential: It leads to higher quality and more convenient care.

Virtual primary care (VPC) is here to stay. 94% of people who have tried VPC say they’re satisfied — and nearly 80% feel it’s helped them take charge of their health. From convenience to better access, people are clear about what they want in their care experience. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eaGhQVmQ

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eD7-_d5E Barriers like past experiences, cultural influences, or lack of access can impact how people engage with the healthcare system. By listening, personalizing outreach, and meeting people where they are, both digitally and in person, we can build trust and improve health outcomes.