Agenda | The RISE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit | A RISE Health Conference

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The RISE Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit
May 19-20, 2025
A Virtual Event

Agenda

Monday - May 19, 2025

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

Day One Opening Remarks

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

8:10 AM 9:00 AM

7:10 AM 8:00 AM

Bridging Policy and Practice for Underserved Communities

  • Review strategies for increasing Medicaid access and reducing disparities
  • Highlight the role of policy in addressing racial and socioeconomic inequities 
  • Discuss the integration of policy-driven frameworks to improve community health outcomes, a use case for sustaining DEI within US healthcare 

JohnMatthew Douglas, President
IPressForward

11:00 AM 11:50 AM

10:00 AM 10:50 AM

9:00 AM 9:50 AM

8:00 AM 8:50 AM

Meeting in the Middle - Effective DEI Collaboration

  • Analyze how healthcare leaders can balance competing priorities in DEI initiatives 
  • Discover practical strategies to foster meaningful stakeholder engagement 
  • Review examples of successful partnerships advancing healthcare equity 

Anthony Hutcherson, Community Health Outreach
Charles County Department of Health

 

11:50 AM 12:10 PM

10:50 AM 11:10 AM

9:50 AM 10:10 AM

8:50 AM 9:10 AM

Break

12:10 PM 1:00 PM

11:10 AM 12:00 PM

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

Remote Patient Monitoring and Whole-Person Care

  • Review the intersection of technology and equity in healthcare delivery 
  • Learn how integrating behavioral health and social care supports whole-person care 
  • Discuss how to overcome technical and cultural barriers to implementing remote monitoring in diverse populations 

 

1:00 PM 2:00 PM

12:00 PM 1:00 PM

11:00 AM 12:00 PM

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Lunch

2:00 PM 2:50 PM

1:00 PM 1:50 PM

12:00 PM 12:50 PM

11:00 AM 11:50 AM

Case Study in Action: Advancing Health Equity through data analysis and community partnerships

  • Learn best practices for implementing actionable strategies to advance health equity
  • Outline targeted population analysis that incorporates medical and social drivers of health outcomes
  • Discover the value of collaborating with community stakeholders when identifying health equity focused initiatives

Erin Vickers, Health Equity Program Manager
CDPHP

2:50 PM 3:40 PM

1:50 PM 2:40 PM

12:50 PM 1:40 PM

11:50 AM 12:40 PM

Coding, Compliance, and DEI

  • Explore how procedural coding practices can reflect equity principles in care delivery 
  • Discover opportunities to advocate for equity-focused reforms in healthcare reimbursement 
  • Discuss strategies to address racial and cultural biases in coding processes 

Sabrina Mosseau, Oncology Manager
AstraZeneca

3:40 PM 4:00 PM

2:40 PM 3:00 PM

1:40 PM 2:00 PM

12:40 PM 1:00 PM

Break

4:00 PM 4:40 PM

3:00 PM 3:40 PM

2:00 PM 2:40 PM

1:00 PM 1:40 PM

Culturally Competent Care in Diverse Communities

  • Identify the unique cultural needs of diverse patient populations 
  • Learn how to create culturally sensitive care protocols 
  • Explore best practices for engaging patients with diverse cultural backgrounds 

Stephanie Burnett, DNP, MSN, RN, Manager, Quality Improvement 
VIVA Health Inc. 

Christopher Gonzalez, Health Equity Program Manager
Arizona Complete Health 

4:40 PM 4:45 PM

3:40 PM 3:45 PM

2:40 PM 2:45 PM

1:40 PM 1:45 PM

Day One Closing Remarks

Tuesday - May 20, 2025

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

Day Two Opening Remarks and Day One Takeaways

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

8:10 AM 9:00 AM

7:10 AM 8:00 AM

The Role of Community Health Workers in Advancing Equity

  • Review successful CHW programs in underserved communites 
  • Discuss funding and policy support for expanding CHW programs 
  • Highlight the role of CHWs in addressing SDOH and improving outcomes 

Thomesha Johnson, Community Resource Coordination, Supervisor
WellCare of North Carolina

Jasmine Smith, Manager, Care Coordination
WellCare of North Carolina

11:00 AM 11:50 AM

10:00 AM 10:50 AM

9:00 AM 9:50 AM

8:00 AM 8:50 AM

Combating Health Misinformation in Marginalized Communities

  • Learn strategies to address mistrust and misinformation in vulnerable populations 
  • Discuss partnerships with trusted community leaders to spread accurate information 
  • Highlight the role of social media and digital tools in combating misinformation 

Kimbralon Barnes, Director of Behavioral Health Operations
Denova Collaborative Health

Beatriz Mitrzyk, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor
University of Michigan

11:50 AM 12:10 PM

10:50 AM 11:10 AM

9:50 AM 10:10 AM

8:50 AM 9:10 AM

Break

12:10 PM 1:00 PM

11:10 AM 12:00 PM

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

Data-Driven Approaches to Achieving Health Equity

  • Explore tools to measure the impact of DEI initiatives on patient outcomes 
  • Discuss strategies for maintaining transparency in equity data reporting 
  • Explore tools to measure the impact of DEI initiatives on patient outcomes 

Valerie Martinez, Chief Health Equity Officer
Promise Health Plan

1:00 PM 2:00 PM

12:00 PM 1:00 PM

11:00 AM 12:00 PM

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Lunch

2:00 PM 2:50 PM

1:00 PM 1:50 PM

12:00 PM 12:50 PM

11:00 AM 11:50 AM

Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

  • Outline key strategies to regulate emotions and stay present in high-pressure situations, improving both patient care and teamwork 
  • Learn how self-awareness and empathy enhance collaboration and leadership in diverse healthcare environments 
  • Explore the role of emotional intelligence in improving patient-provider relationships 

Angie Miller, Integrative Physical and Mental Health Specialist, M.S., LCMHC, CWC
Angie Miller Wellness

2:50 PM 2:55 PM

1:50 PM 1:55 PM

12:50 PM 12:55 PM

11:50 AM 11:55 AM

Closing Remarks