By: Tiffiny Shockley PhD, MBA, CPHIMS, CHTS-CP, CHES, HITCM-PP, a HIMSS TIGER Global Community Liaison
Expanding the Framework through Digital Determinants
In today’s digital era, access to technology is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity for achieving health equity. The Digital Determinants of Health (DDOH) shape individual and community well-being by influencing how people access care, navigate health information, and engage with digital health services.
This brief clip explores the critical role of digital access, literacy, and inclusion in bridging health disparities and shares strategies to ensure that all communities especially marginalized populations can fully benefit from digital health advancements.
In this short video you will learn:
- How digital access impacts health outcomes.
- Why digital literacy is essential for navigating healthcare technology.
- The importance of digital inclusion in ensuring equitable participation.
- Actionable strategies to strengthen DDOH for a healthier future.
Join the Movement for Digital Health Equity
- Advocate for digital inclusion.
- Support investments in digital health infrastructure.
- Collaborate to develop culturally tailored digital health solutions.
