The topic of Health Equity is an important component in healthcare quality improvement and it has come of the forefront of CMS initiatives to ensure that disadvantaged or underserved communities have access to quality care regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, language, or other factors.

You will learn:

• The current understanding of Health Equity in the US healthcare environment
• Review CMS’s focus and work related to Health Equity program, resource, and measure development.
• Actionable strategies for prioritizing Health Equity today

Featuring Guest Speaker:

Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, EdD, BSN, RN, CHC
CHAP – VP Quality & Standards