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

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

6:00 AM 6:10 AM

Day One Opening Remarks

9:10 AM 10:10 AM

8:10 AM 9:10 AM

7:10 AM 8:10 AM

6:10 AM 7:10 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 

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

8:10 AM 9:00 AM

7:10 AM 8:00 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 

11:00 AM 11:20 AM

10:00 AM 10:20 AM

9:00 AM 9:20 AM

8:00 AM 8:20 AM

Networking Break

11:20 AM 12:20 PM

10:20 AM 11:20 AM

9:20 AM 10:20 AM

8:20 AM 9:20 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 

12:20 PM 1:20 PM

11:20 AM 12:20 PM

10:20 AM 11:20 AM

9:20 AM 10:20 AM

Networking Lunch

1:20 PM 2:15 PM

12:20 PM 1:15 PM

11:20 AM 12:15 PM

10:20 AM 11:15 AM

Community-Centered Health Education

  • Analyze innovative health education initiatives tailored for high risk, underserved populations 
  • Review partnerships between hospitals, schools, and local organizations to disseminate health information 
  • Discuss evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of health education initiatives in closing equity gaps 

2:15 PM 3:15 PM

1:15 PM 2:15 PM

12:15 PM 1:15 PM

11:15 AM 12:15 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 

3:15 PM 3:35 PM

2:15 PM 2:35 PM

1:15 PM 1:35 PM

12:15 PM 12:35 PM

Networking Break

3:35 PM 4:35 PM

2:35 PM 3:35 PM

1:35 PM 2:35 PM

12:35 PM 1:35 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 

4:35 PM 4:45 PM

3:35 PM 3:45 PM

2:35 PM 2:45 PM

1:35 PM 1:45 PM

Day One Closing Remarks

Tuesday - May 20, 2025

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

6:00 AM 6:10 AM

Day Two Opening Remarks and Day One Takeaways

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

8:10 AM 9:00 AM

7:10 AM 8:00 AM

6:10 AM 7:00 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 

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

7:00 AM 8:00 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 

11:00 AM 11:20 AM

10:00 AM 10:20 AM

9:00 AM 9:20 AM

8:00 AM 8:20 AM

Networking Break

11:20 AM 12:35 PM

10:20 AM 11:35 AM

9:20 AM 10:35 AM

8:20 AM 9:35 AM

Health Equity in Mental Health Services

  • Analyze disparities in access to mental health care for marginalized groups 
  • Review culturally competent approaches to mental health treatment 
  • Highlight the role of telehealth in expanding mental health services 

12:35 PM 1:35 PM

11:35 AM 12:35 PM

10:35 AM 11:35 AM

9:35 AM 10:35 AM

Networking Lunch

1:35 PM 2:35 PM

12:35 PM 1:35 PM

11:35 AM 12:35 PM

10:35 AM 11:35 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 

2:35 PM 2:40 PM

1:35 PM 1:40 PM

12:35 PM 12:40 PM

11:35 AM 11:40 AM

Closing Remarks