Healthcare Reform remains a topic of perennial interest for many health practitioners with diversity issues being among the most challenging. Participants and contributors to the healthcare system must be aware with diversity and inclusion in order to avoid disparities in health services access brought about by language barriers, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds.

In a live webcast prepared by The Knowledge Group, a panel of health experts and thought leaders will provide a comprehensive discussion of this topic. They will share their opinion in a two-hour teleconference and webinar.

Join this live webcast by clicking the “Register” button below. Advanced registration is advised as space is limited. Significant discounts apply to early registrants.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Group, LLC
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 104048
Recording Fee: $299 (Please click here for details)
NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004

Proposed Agenda (click here to view more info) David E. Matyas , Member of the Firm Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. **speaker talking points to be added soon** Frederick D. Hobby , President and CEO Institute for Diversity in Health Management, an affiliate of American Hospital Association Why the leadership team and the governance structure should reflect the demographic profile of the community being served and what the Institute of Diversity is doing to change the face of health care. Eliminating disparities in in health and healthcare must begin with the collection and use of REAL data. (Race, ethnicity and Language preference) The emergence of a National Strategy to Achieve Health Care Equity: Corrine Parver, Esq. , Practitioner-in-Residence and Executive Director, Health Law and Policy Program on Law and Government American University Racial disparities in health status, access and quality Race, research and patient-tailored medicine Effect of medical malpractice insurance crisis on minority women’s health Myra C. Selby, Partner Co-Chair, Diversity Committee Ice Miller Working across differences improves care delivery across the entire spectrum Growing forces on health care disparities in the U.S. population Improving the diversity of the health care workforce David S. Cade, Deputy General Counsel DHHS Deputy General Counsel Healthcare Reform: Avenues to improve access to affordable care Workforce Diversity: The pathway to resolving health disparities and improving recruitment and retention Disparity Indicators: Measures of the problem or collaboration and research tools to improved clinical practices and health outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

- Coders
- Compliance Officers
- Medical Directors
- Medical Providers
- Office Nurses
- Risk Managers
- Utilization Review Personnel
- Medical Management Supervisors
- Physicians (in all specialties)
- Physician Assistants
- Registered Nurses
- Quality Management Professionals
- Safety Officers
- Lawyers
- Accountants
- Health Care Providers
- Health Industries Leader
- Clinical Nurses
- Case Managers
- CEOs
- CFOs
- Billing Personnel
- Clinical Documentation Specialists
- Skilled Nursing Administrators
- Rehabilitation Directors

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in knowing more about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the healthcare industry.
- Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

Disclaimer:
Please note, the event date is firm although it may be subject to change. Please click here for details.

 

 

The Growing Role of Diversity & Inclusion in Healthcare Explained LIVE Webcast

 

The Institute for Diversity in Health Management

The Institute for Diversity in Health Management, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, works closely with health care organizations and educators to expand leadership opportunities for ethnic minorities in health services management. The Institute's mission is to increase the number of people of color in health services administration to better reflect the increasingly diverse communities they serve, and to improve opportunities for professionals already in the health care field. To accomplish this, the Institute has designed several initiatives to generate significant long-term results through educational programs, summer internships, organizational memberships, professional development and leadership conferences.

Media Partner:

Profiles in Diversity Journal, now in its 13th year, is a bi-monthly magazine focusing on diversity/inclusion in business, government, non-profit, higher education and military settings. The focus of the Journal is on senior leadership, best practices, workforce diversity strategies, and recognition of employee contribution. The Journal also includes special features including: CEO leadership issue; annual women's leadership issue; black history month feature; window on the future feature; national Hispanic heritage feature; recruitment/retention feature; supplier diversity feature; and a diversity education feature.

 

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