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Experts Stress Community Partnerships to Boost Patient Care

2/6/2026

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Dr. Lakshmi Halasyamani of Endeavor Health and Dr. Richard Milani of Sutter Health said, at a Newsweek webinar, that community partnerships and addressing health literacy are essential to improving patient care.
They highlighted the inclusion of community health workers to build trust with diverse populations.
They noted that many patients struggle with health literacy, complicating their care.
They discussed leveraging technology, including AI-powered medical scribes, to enhance patient interactions.

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Dr. Lakshmi Halasyamani of Endeavor Health and Dr. Richard Milani of Sutter Health said, at a Newsweek webinar, that community partnerships and addressing health literacy are essential to improving patient care.
They highlighted the inclusion of community health workers to build trust with diverse populations.
They noted that many patients struggle with health literacy, complicating their care.
They discussed leveraging technology, including AI-powered medical scribes, to enhance patient interactions.