Episode 18 of The Health Exchange Podcast confronts health inequities head-on with guest Amanda “Mandy” Ralston, founder and CEO of NonBinary Solutions. Dr. Rutland and Amanda explore how outdated systems, implicit bias, and social determinants of health prevent many Americans—particularly autistic, LGBTQ+, and minority patients—from receiving equitable care. The conversation spans everything from misdiagnoses in marginalized communities to the challenges of cultural competency in medicine. They also examine how telehealth, big data, and more representative provider networks could create a more inclusive healthcare system. This episode is a candid and solution-focused look at why real change requires nuance, empathy, and better tools for both patients and providers.

Guest Information:

Amanda “Mandy” Ralston

M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, IBA (she/her/y’all)

Founder & CEO NonBinary Solutions

https://www.instagram.com/amemeda_ralston/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ralston-m-ed-bcba-lba-96b2896a/

https://www.nonbinarysolutions.com/about

https://www.amandaralston.com/

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