CE Webinar: Fighting for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: PACB's Newest Taskforce

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 

3PM ET, 2PM CT, Noon PT

More and more we hear discussions about how broken the healthcare system is, but how much do we see or know about the injustice, inequity, exclusion, and painful experiences happening to people across multiple dimensions of diversity? While race and ethnicity are often the center of the conversation gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, national origin, geographic background, ability, and disability, physical characteristics, veteran status, political ideology, religious belief, and/or age are also factors we must consider. The question is HOW? We likely know the terms Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion but what does it look like to put these ideas into practice? This panel provides a foundation of understanding as well as introduces the members of PACB J.E.D.I Taskforce. We will share what we are currently working on, what we have done already, and what we plan to do next.

Learning objectives:

1. Define and examine areas of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
2. Analyze and explore strategies the taskforce is taking on in efforts to foster Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
3. Discuss and identify areas of growth and future work in the areas of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We're thrilled to have Malynnda Johnson, Lee Mulert, and Heather Guidone present! Learn more about our speakers here.

Wednesday, November 15

12 pm ET / 11 am CT/ 9 am PT

Please join us for a Let's Chat

Open Invitation to all NAHAC members

ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT: CHCAO SPECIAL REPORT 2023

"While there are certainly systematic improvements that can be made to the healthcare system over time, professional patient advocates have an important role to play now. In an era where healthcare providers often face time constraints, unable to delve deeply into every patient's unique situation, advocates can capture, distill, and convey essential information, enhancing patient-provider interactions. 

The overwhelming majority (>90%) of patients and providers who have worked with an advocate described it as a positive experience and would recommend it to others. As one author puts it, they bring human magic to problems that patients, payers, providers, and systems face. Independent advocates can help bridge the divide among disparate groups and organizations, reintroducing a personalized approach and reestablishing a sense of empathy and connection that often appears to be missing in today's provision of healthcare services. By addressing the challenges outlined above, the profession of patient and healthcare advocacy will continue to grow and make a positive impact on healthcare outcomes by making the profession more widely known, accessible, and affordable."

-Conclusion of CHCAO Special Report 2023, pg. 24

We are looking for talented and passionate professionals with experience in non-profit management, development, accounting, law, healthcare and educational programming. If you are interested in learning more please request an application.