Reginald Williams
@RW_Intl
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Lives in DC, Works in NYC, Engages Globally - VP, International, Co-lead, Behavioral Health @commonwealthfnd
Washington, DC
Joined May 2020
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. https://t.co/mMiVaol3Y5
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
Leaders can utilize these strategies to create more engaging meetings and transition individuals from indifference to enthusiasm. https://t.co/1peNrmkLGA
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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
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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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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!
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Delve into the key health care issues on the 2024 ballot and understand their potential impact on policy and public health in the United States.
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Today @NEJM, The Failing US Health System https://t.co/6s4qCeUHKd
@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
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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
"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
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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.
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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
A roundup of some of my favourite visuals I’ve made. Stimulating your mind is not enough.
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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
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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
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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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🚨 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
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Mirror, Mirror 2024: An International Comparison of Health Systems | Commonwealth Fund
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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.
🚨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.
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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.
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