Social, economic and environmental factors have an undeniable impact on individual and community health. Modern Healthcare’s Social Determinants of Health Symposium, a virtual event on Oct. 25, will bring together executives, policymakers and community leaders to share strategies on collaboration, expanding community support and delivering more accessible, equitable care.
You can register to attend and see the latest agenda, speaker and event updates here.
Here's what to know about the symposium.
How do I attend the event?
The symposium will be hosted on our virtual event platform on Oct. 25, starting at 9 a.m. CT. After an opening keynote, you will have the opportunity to choose between two tracks of content during the rest of the day. The event will conclude with a closing keynote at 4:05 p.m. CT. After the live event ends, attendees will be able to watch all recorded sessions on demand for up to 90 days.
Who are some of the speakers?
The agenda features policymakers, community leaders and executives from hospitals, health systems and insurers who have taken concrete steps to address social determinants of health in their communities.
Speakers include Kevin Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System; Dr. Anand Shah, vice president for social health at Kaiser Permanente; U.S Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.); Kody Kinsley, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Julia Iyasere, executive director of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Dalio Center for Health Justice; Leon Clark, chief research and health equity officer of Sutter Health; Dr. Stephanie Brown, emergency physician at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center; Dr. Alric Simmonds, chief equity officer of AdventHealth; Eugene Woods, CEO of Advocate Health; and Kinneil Coltman, executive vice president and chief community and social impact officer of Advocate Health.
What topics are on the agenda?
The agenda focuses on success stories of health equity in action and new developments that foster progress in the years to come. Sessions explore case studies of collaboration and community partnerships; health equity investments at leading health systems and health plans; federal and local policies and programs aimed at addressing social determinants of health; and strategies for leveraging data and technology to identify risks and improve outreach and access.
Who should attend?
The Social Determinants of Health Symposium is intended for all who share a common interest in repairing the systemic inequities and disparities in the U.S. healthcare system. This includes healthcare executives, association leaders, clinicians, researchers, community organizers, policymakers, government officials, solution providers and more.
How much are tickets?
The individual ticket price is $199, which includes attendance at the live virtual event Oct. 25 and on-demand access to the recorded sessions for up to 90 days. You can purchase your ticket here.
