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Dr. Sebastian Garcia-Saiso, Director Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health at PAHO/WHO, joins the For Your Health News podcast to discuss emerging technologies in health care. Dr. Garcia-Saiso discusses artificial intelligence, telehealth, and other technologies that have recently gained popularity in our health care systems. Join us for this conversation on innovation and the changing he...

Jocelyn Ulrich, VP of Innovation Policy and Research at PhRMA, joins the For Your Health News podcast to discuss the importance of diversity in clinical research. Ulrich discusses PhRMa's work to improve health equity and equitable access to medicines, as well as its efforts to represent minoritized populations within its research. Join us for this conversation on clinical research diversity....

Dr. Tom Beer, Chief Medical Officer of Multi-Cancer Early Detection at Exact Sciences, joins the For Your Health News podcast to discuss the latest technologies in cancer screening. Dr. Beer describes his work with Exact Sciences and the different innovations that have changed the landscape of cancer screening in favor of early detection. Join us for this conversation on the importance of making t...

Darrol Roberts, CEO of Hessian Labs, joins the For Your Health News podcast to discuss his journey into diagnostic technologies. Roberts shares his personal health challenges, the financial burden of cancer, and what diagnostic tools are most beneficial to patients. Join us for this conversation on the role that diagnostics plays in cancer care for all communities. Learn more about Hessian Labs an...

Dr. Otis Brawley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, joins the For Your Health News podcast to discuss his role in the fight for health care equity with the CEO Roundtable on Cancer and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Brawley shares some findings from his work with HBCU's, highlights the importance of science-based detection and prevention methods, and assesses the st...

Dr. Gary A. Puckrein, CEO and President of National Minority Quality Forum joins the For Your Health News podcast to discuss the current state of cancer care for underserved communities as well as the importance of making new technologies available to everyone. Dr. Puckrein highlights January's Cancer Care Equity Summit for bringing together stakeholders from across the oncology community. Att...

In an effort to address high prescription drug costs, states across the country have established or are considering prescription drug affordability boards (PDABs) to review drug prices and propose setting upper payment limits (UPLs) for certain drugs that are deemed too expensive. PDABs and the price setting policies that accompany them jeopardize patient access to medicines for vulnerable and tra...

National Minority Quality Forum, in collaboration with the Alliance for Cancer Care Equity, invites you to hear from three experts in cancer patient navigation who will discuss what the new cancer patient navigation billing options mean for equity and community health partnerships. The Alliance for Cancer Care Equity is a partnership between the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Natio...

Community-based organizations such as free and charitable clinics and advocacy groups serve a critical role in promoting health equity at the ground level. The webinar will be led by two such community leaders: a free and charitable clinic in Greenville, SC - Greenville Free Medical Clinic - and Michigan United. They will talk about how working at the grassroots level can make a major difference i...

This webinar is part of a hybrid vaccine equity summit happening at the same time in Indiana. It is a free opportunity to delve into flu and vaccine equity and learn strategies for effective community outreach and engagement. Participants will have the opportunity for CE credit and leave as recognized Community Pharmacists Ambassadors. Moderator Laura Lee Hall, Ph. D. President, Center for Sustain...

Makella S. Coudray, PHD, MPH Epidemiologist National Minority Quality Forum Dr. Makella S. Coudray is an infectious disease epidemiologist with the National Minority Quality Forum and a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, 2020) in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from Flo...

Accountability for health equity at the federal, state, and local policy levels is no longer an option but an imperative. In developing new healthcare policies and systems, equity must be prioritized and incorporated from the start. ⁠https://bit.ly/HealthEquityInActionGuide⁠ Moderator Brian Smedley, PhD Equity Scholar Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute Dr. Brian D. Smedley is among the inaugural...

Join us for a candid discussion on how vaccines can lead to healthier outcomes for people living with diabetes. Our panelists will discuss the value of vaccines in communities of color, which vaccines are most effective in living well for those with diabetes, and how our community partners and advocacy organizations are a catalyst to promoting the value of vaccination. Moderator Anna Norton, MS Pr...

Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of cancer with high rates of recurrence. Despite incredible strides made to lower breast cancer mortality in the U.S., the risk of death for women diagnosed with TNBC is far greater than for those diagnosed other types of breast cancer. Significant progress has been made in the fight against TNBC, but there is much more work to be done to...

This conversation is focused on healthy aging, especially the importance of vaccination. Moderator Harry S. Strothers III, MD, MMM Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine Mercer University School of Medicine, Chief Family Health Center Atrium Health Navient Harry S. Strothers III, MD, MMM, CAQ-G FAAFP became Chairman and Professor of the Department of Family Medicine at Mercer Universit...

We have yet to reach a consensus on the intellectual foundation of the health equity movement as it tries to replace the legacy system. Join us to discuss ways to improve or even replace the system for the best healthcare outcomes. We will also put in context the operating consensus that informs how health is apportioned. Speakers Gary A. Puckrein, PhD President and Chief Executive Officer Nationa...

Clinical trials can provide patients with early access to cutting-edge medicines under close medical supervision, yet the majority still do not reflect the increased diversity and complexity of the U.S. and global populations. Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest efforts to disrupt the traditional approach to clinical research and build capacity in communities that are historically und...

This webinar is focused on educating community leaders, partners, clinicians and the general public about updates on adult vaccine coverage and cost for the insured and uninsured as well as working with pharmacies and local health departments. Moderator Chinonso Ukachukwu, MPH Director, Quality Improvement & Equity National Minority Quality Forum, Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a potentially deadly virus that tragically causes an estimated 100 to 300 deaths each year among children younger than age 5. Children from families with low-income status, children of color and children with compromised immune systems are at particular risk. Join us for a discussion about the recent progress in making mAbs available for the upcoming RSV season...

NMQF’s Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity launched a nationwide network of churches who are working to promote health equity in their congregations and communities – the Faith Health Alliance. The groups have implemented numerous educational and service-providing activities over the last two years, with impressive results in terms of improved health awareness and care. A survey...

The U.S. faces a mental health crisis, with more than 1 in 20 Americans having a serious mental illness. Join us for a conversation about the urgent need to address this challenge including the importance of access to care, eliminating disparities, innovative treatments, and more. Moderator Gretchen C. Wartman Vice President for Policy and Program Director, Institute for Equity in Health Policy an...

On July 6, Medicare expanded coverage for new Alzheimer’s Disease treatments under their Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) policy. Here, we will discuss how CMS, is operationalizing its policy through the recently launched Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease CED Study Registry. Opening Speaker Gary A. Puckrein, PhD President and Chief Exec...

Highlighting the story of a community-based approach and multi-tiered collaboration in Oakland, CA, this webinar will provide an overview of disparities among people with diabetes in Oakland and will also feature the Center for Sustainable Healthcare Quality & Equity’s DRIVE diabetes program. With the support of Novo Nordisk, a sustainable model has been built with partnerships and expertise o...

Join us as we discuss the Act that U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), along with Representatives Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.-01), recently introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH) - funded trials. The NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act builds upon their curr...

Join us for a conversation about men's health as it relates to men's health awareness, men's willingness (or lack thereof) to access health care, and creating a culture where men within the minority communities are more engaged with their health. Panelists Dr. Ulysses Burley III, Chief Executive Officer/Founder UBtheCURE, LLC. Dr. Ulysses W. Burley III is the founder of UBtheCURE LLC,...