August 26th Agenda

In this session the Fellows will explore and discuss diversity; the current big picture, the importance of understanding the unique needs and cultural difference of patients, and what is currently being done in our community to impact inequities.

In this session we will:

1. Explore and discuss DEI, the big picture
2. Describe and discuss the importance of DEI as an organizations priority and share best practices of how to move forward to meet/exceed goals and expectations
3. Actively participate in a panel discussion with local DEI experts.

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7:30 am - 8:00 am Virtual Coffee and Networking
Linda Becker, President and Founder, Northstar Network
Lisa Smith, Executive Director, NorthStar Network

8:00 am - 8:15 am Welcome
Linda Becker, President and Founder, Northstar Network
Anne Wilder, President, Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)

8:15 am - 9:15 am DEI The bigger Picture
Wade Norwood, Chief Executive Officer, Common Ground Health

9:15 am - 9:30 am Break

9:30 am - 10:30 am The Importance, Impact and Implications of DEI
Sady Fischer, Corporate Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

10:30 am - 10:40 am Break

10:40 am - 11:55 am Panel Discussion; Community DEI Initiatives
Panel Facilitator:
Sady Fischer, Corporate Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Panelists:
Linda L. Clark, MD, MS, FACPM, FACOEM, President and CEO, Anthony L. Jordan Health Corporation
Susanna Speed, Sr. Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Trillium Health, Inc.
Wade Norwood, Chief Executive Officer, Common Ground Health
Terrell Smith, Talent and Culture Specialist for Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)

11:55 am - 12:00 pm Wrap up
Lisa Smith, Executive Director, NorthStar Network

12:00 pm End