RISE is thrilled to announce Jessica Schubel, special assistant to the President for Health Care at the Domestic Policy Council, Executive Office of the President, White House Domestic Policy Counsel, as the headline speaker at the Social Determinants of Health Policy Forum, which will take place December 2-4 in Washington, D.C.
For the third year in a row, RISE and Aligning for Health, a member association that advocates to Congress for solutions to address social determinants of health (SDoH), will convene leading policymakers with cross-sector practitioners to identify opportunities and advance policies that support stronger communities, better health, and solutions to address health and social needs.
Schubel will deliver the opening keynote address on Tuesday, December 3, at 9:10 a.m. While discussing the future SDoH policy in federal programs, she will cover the latest initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for creating more equitable health outcomes for all; the current federal efforts to integrate SDoH into health care policy; recent policy developments and future directions in federal health programs; and collaborative efforts between federal agencies, state and local governments, and community organizations.
The three-day event will also feature presentations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, members of Congress, practitioners, health plans, community-based organizations, and other policymakers. Speakers will present fresh perspectives and tactical insights to continue to implement policies needed to improve the health and wellbeing of communities.
This year’s conference will feature a new preconference workshop on Monday, December 2, on policy principles and the current landscape, including the terminology; the interaction between federal, state and local levels; funding streams, and legislative efforts in the SDoH and health equity space.
RISE, in partnership with Aligning for Health, will present the Social Determinants of Health Policy Forum on December 2-4, at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C. There will be a volunteer food packing event in partnership with U.S. Hunger and an opening reception on Monday, Dec. 2, followed by the main conference. Click here to download a brochure, see the agenda, and view a complete list of speakers. For press inquiries, click here.