Name
08. Examining Health Equity's Influence on Patient Health
Date & Time
Monday, April 28, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers
Olu Jegede, MD, MHA, CPE, FACP, FAAPL, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity and Community Impact Officer, Cone Health
Tammie Rubel, MSN-ED, RN, Director, Patient Care Services, McLaren Flint
Animesh Sabnis, MD, MSHS, Director, Health Equity Analytics and Strategy, UCLA Health
Ngozi Ezike, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sinai Chicago
Priya Bathija, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nyoo Health
Tammie Rubel, MSN-ED, RN, Director, Patient Care Services, McLaren Flint
Animesh Sabnis, MD, MSHS, Director, Health Equity Analytics and Strategy, UCLA Health
Ngozi Ezike, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sinai Chicago
Priya Bathija, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nyoo Health




Description
The panel Examining Health Equity's Influence on Patient Health will focus on how social determinants of health, such as access to care, education, and socioeconomic factors, directly impact patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Panelists will discuss strategies for identifying and addressing disparities in care to ensure that all patients, regardless of background, receive equitable treatment and support. The session will explore the role of healthcare systems in fostering inclusive practices, from workforce diversity to community partnerships, to promote health equity. Finally, experts will share insights on how addressing health equity can lead to improved population health, reduced costs, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Location Name
Grand G (East Tower Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare