CHC Connects at US News & World Report Event in DC
CHC’s Jean Accius spoke at the recent U.S. News & World Report event,The State of Equity in America, in Washington, DC. The thought-provoking discussion on the current state of equity in America brought together thought leaders from business, government, health, education and other sectors for a day of solutions-oriented dialogue on equity in America. Accius spoke on a panel – “Diversity Diagnosis: How Fair or How Healthy Is the Nation’s Health System?” – examining the opportunities for a more equitable system and the barriers that persist for optimal health across communities. The panel also included Ceci Connolly, President and CEO, Alliance of Community Health Plans, and Richard E. Besser, M.D., President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Accius spoke about CHC’s Black Birthing Initiative, among other community-driven approaches to health equity.
This conversation is particularly timely as life expectancy in the U.S. still remains below pre-pandemic levels. With the presidential election approaching, The State of Equity in America will examine critical topics in cross-sector strategies for improving health outcomes for all Americans.
Other leaders speaking at the event included Don Graves, the Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Denise Forte, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Education Trust, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Yolanda Lawson, M.D., President, National Medical Association, and others.
Watch the full panel discussion below:
