Name
11. The Role of Health Equity in Achieving Better Patient Outcomes
Description
Hospital and health system executives examine how advancing health equity directly improves patient outcomes. This panel explores data-informed initiatives, cultural competency training, and community partnerships that ensure care excellence for all populations and strengthen long-term organizational impact.
Speakers
Olu Jegede, MD, MHA, CPE, FACP, FAAPL, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity and Community Impact Officer, Cone Health
Jayci Knights, MD, FACOG, LSSCGB, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Jefferson Health New Jersey
Sidney H. Raymond, MD, MMM, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, Ochsner Health Network
Berrin Ergun-Longmire, MD, FAAP, Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology Division and Professor, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine and Western Michigan University
Jayci Knights, MD, FACOG, LSSCGB, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Jefferson Health New Jersey
Sidney H. Raymond, MD, MMM, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, Ochsner Health Network
Berrin Ergun-Longmire, MD, FAAP, Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology Division and Professor, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine and Western Michigan University
Moderated by
Kelly Gooch, Senior Editor/Enterprise Lead, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Location Name
Gold Coast (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
