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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Health Equity Workgroup: July 2022

Event Date: 7/11/2022

Event Overview

Monday, 7/11/2022
1:00 PM CT – 2:30 PM CT (90 minutes)
Hosted by: Health Plan Alliance

This workgroup meeting is to develop plans for supporting Alliance member health plan needs around DE&I and Health Equity initiatives. 

This month's workgroup meeting will feature a guest speaker, Mercedes Cruz-Ruiz, CHW I, Founder and CEO of HealthBridge4U, who will be sharing her expertise in leveraging skilled community health workers (CHWs) to bridge the gap between healthcare and the community.


PLATFORM NOTES: The roundtable discussion will be hosted on Zoom.  Please test your computer audio, wifi strength, and webcam in advance to ensure the best experience:

Zoom system check - https://zoom.us/test 

Audience

Members of the Alliance DE&I and Health Equity Workgroup. If you would like to attend this event by joining this workgroup, please contact Jennifer Bosley or Jaime Gonzalez.

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Documents
7/14/2022

Recording: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Health Equity Workgroup: July 2022
HealthBridge4U shares expertise in leveraging skilled community health workers (CHWs) to bridge the gap between healthcare and the community.

7/11/2022

DE&I Workgroup Presentation - 07.11.22
Overview of how Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a role in a health plan's DE&I strategy.

7/11/2022

Report: Community Health Worker Return on Investment Study Final Report
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have an unusually close understanding of the community served. (American Public Health Association, 2009). CHWs are a vital connection between individuals and health care systems. By closing a gap of not only professional shortages, but also cultural understanding, a CHW can provide access to care and understanding of complex health issues. A CHW's job description can include a wide variety of tasks, including advocating for individuals, families, and communities; serving as home health aides; becoming health educators; organizing street outreach; coordinating community events; and, navigating patients through a complicated system.

7/11/2022

July 11, 2022 DE&I Workgroup Meeting Agenda
July 2022 DE&I Workgroup Meeting Agenda

Attendees

Below is a list of all delegates registered to date for this event

  • Teresa Chapman
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Chief People Officer at Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Angela Choberka
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Program Manager Equity Initiatives at SelectHealth
  • Marya Choudhry
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Sr. Manager Health Equity at Providence Health Plan
  • Colene Colsch
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Director, Provider Affairs-Contracting at Quartz Health Solutions
  • Jay Dodson
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Program Manager - IS at IU Health Plans
  • Carley Flores
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Director of Accreditation at Valley Health Plan
  • Kelly Graboski
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Implementation Manager at Geisinger Health Plan
  • Maria Menendez
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • RN/CPC/CRC/clinical reviewer at AvMed
  • Tammy Miller
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Business Analyst at Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Elizabeth Priller
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Quartz Health Solutions
  • Traci Rhodes
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Quality Improvement and Accreditation Manager at Cox HealthPlans
  • Mariah Santiago
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Health Equity Program Coordinator at Sharp Health Plan
  • Kristen Tarrell
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Program Manager Accreditation and Health Equity at Western Health Advantage
  • Nancy Weber
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Clinical Integration Program Manager at Network Health
  • Cassandra Wood
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Quality Assurance Accreditation Administrator at Alliant Health Plans
  • Jason Wright
  • ALLIANCE MEMBER
  • Grant Specialist at Parkland Community Health Plan
Speakers