AI, Patient Voice, and the Future of Health Equity

Episode Summary

A wave of health technology promises faster diagnoses, personalized support, and better outcomes, but only if it serves the people who need it most. In this episode of Human Resilience, hosts Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld sit down with Gloria Vanderham, CEO of Bliss BioHealth and board member of the HLTH Foundation, to explore techquity—the practice of building digital tools that are equitable by design, culturally respectful, and transparent about data.

From AI-enabled screening to clinical trial matching, Gloria explains where machines excel, where human connection must stay in the loop, and how to protect privacy while still innovating swiftly. Throughout, patient voice and storytelling emerge as fundamental tools for demystifying complex therapies and tailoring care in rural and urban communities alike.

Listen and Learn

• What techquity means in practice and how digital tools must be designed to reduce disparities, not widen them
• Where artificial intelligence adds value and where humans must lead with empathy and judgment
• How missing research data—especially around women’s brain health—impacts innovation and trust
• How AI, human care teams, and equitable design can meet people where they are so health feels personal, fair, and possible

Gloria’s insights provide a practical, forward-looking framework for leaders, clinicians, innovators, and advocates who want technology to expand access and equity rather than deepen existing divides. Whether you’re building digital solutions, designing engagement strategies, or leading organizational change, this episode offers clear ideas for moving toward a more inclusive and effective health system.

Hosts

• Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
• Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Strategist, GoMo Health

Featured Guests

• Gloria Vanderham, CEO of Bliss BioHealth and board member of the HLTH Foundation