Strategies for Success: Making the Business Case for Equity Jul 16

Join the AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) for a webinar that delves into the importance of making the business case for equity in a resource-constrained health care environment. In this session, leaders from the field will explore how prioritizing equity can ensure that every person has access to high-quality, patient-centered care, regardless of demographic factors such as housing status or racial background or educational level.

Learn from Joe Wilkins, senior transformation advisor and Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) board director, and Jacqueline Ortiz, vice president of health equity and cultural competence at ChristianaCare, about the tangible benefits of fostering health equity, including improved patient outcomes, reduced health care costs and elevated partnerships that align with the needs of the community. Whether you are a clinical or administrative professional, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to champion health equity and DEI in your organization.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding the health equity landscape, including the financial pressures and challenges currently facing hospitals and health systems.
• Discover practical strategies and real-world examples of how hospitals and health systems can integrate health equity into their operations and culture.
• Case studies showcasing successful approaches to health equity initiatives.
• Tools and resources to measure and improve health equity outcomes.

Speakers

Joy A. Lewis, senior vice president, health equity strategies and executive director, IFDHE, American Hospital Association

Joe Wilkins, FACHE, senior transformation advisor & Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) board director

Jacqueline Ortiz, vice president of health equity and cultural competence, ChristianaCare