2021 Summit Review

On October 14, 2021, we virtually came together reflect on the findings from our latest nationwide research. We also heard updates from our Public Policy Working GroupMedical Schools' Collaborative, and Nursing Schools Taskforce. Through presentations, discussions and breakouts, we explored what it means to shift to an equity-first approach in all our work to improve communication and care for people and families facing serious illness.

In a Fireside Chat, Andrew Dreyfus (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts) and Michael Curry (Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers) addressed the role racism has played in healthcare over the course of American history, starting with slavery, and bringing us to the present day when so many inequities exist, in healthcare, education, housing, and more. While there has been significant work over the last twenty years to address health disparities, Michael and Andrew call for more coordinated efforts to address the roots of systemic racism and improve the social determinants of health for people of color in the United States.

Dr. Carine Davila (Massachusetts General Hospital) and Zamawa Arenas (Flowetik) shared findings from our multi-phase, nationwide research study on how people experience the health care system with a particular focus on experiences of Black and Hispanic adults, people with serious illnesses and disabilities, and their caregivers. We also heard reflections from Coalition Co-Chairs Dr. Atul Gawande and Maureen Bisognano on how the research directs the Coalition's efforts going forward.

Learn more about our research findings in this press release and watch the videos below.

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Videos from the 2021 Summit

 

Full Summit Recording (1:47)

Welcome and Fireside Chat with Andrew Dreyfus & Michael Curry (25:30)

Updates from the Public Policy Working Group (2:33)

Consumer Research: Quantitative Highlights (20:04)

Consumer Research: Qualitative Highlights (17.38)

Updates from our Medical and Nursing Schools Work (6:35)

What Matters in Action with Maureen (13:03)

Reflections on the Research with Atul, Maureen, & Anna (9:40)

Reflections on the Coalition from Atul Gawande (7:51)

Goodbye and thank you to Ellen Goodman (2:38)