The Positive Legacy of COVID-19

It seems almost hubristic to say it, but we’ve made some progress in the COVID-19 pandemic this year. Obviously we’re still dealing with infections and new variants; plenty of people still refuse the vaccine. And no doubt we’ll deal with the crisis fallout for years to come, including treating long-haulers and (ideally) rectifying the factors that placed certain groups at high risk. But it can’t be denied that the pandemic inspired some much-needed innovation. In […]
Our New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

It’s been more than a year since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis – what Caste author Isabel Wilkerson called a “psychic break” in our nation’s consciousness. Since then, many organizations have launched new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to elevate their workforce cultures. Others expanded their existing initiatives to amplify marginalized voices. […]
The Tribal EM Summer Reading List

What’s on your summer reading list? Recently our Tribal EM Book Club read Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, which the New York Times called “the keynote nonfiction book of the American century thus far.” The book examines the 8 pillars of modern caste divisions, including the impact of racism and caste on healthcare. Eloquent and profound, […]
4 Solutions to the Provider Shortage Crisis

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the term provider shortage was white noise to many healthcare professionals. They knew it was an issue, they knew it impacted patients, but the shortage seemed baked into the healthcare landscape – impossible to fix. And because shortages are the most extreme in rural areas, big hospital systems rarely felt the […]
Why Inclusion Is Our New Core Value

Diversity: it’s right there in our name. The “tribal” in Tribal EM tells you (hopefully) that we care passionately about transforming healthcare for Indigenous people. And that in a larger sense, we’re committed to a world of more equitable opportunities and expert care for all, regardless of someone’s background, identity, or resources. Good health isn’t […]
Stress is a Public Health Crisis

April is Stress Awareness Month. You might not think stress needs awareness, given how often we joke about our stress levels with coworkers or discuss it with our doctor when our blood pressure spikes. But there’s something about stress that really does need awareness – the danger it presents to our health, especially for disadvantaged […]