1:15pm-2:15pm: Panel Session - Future of Primary Care

Location: Plaza Room 2

Alan Glaseroff (Moderator), Cohort 1, Adjunct Professor, Stanford Clinical Excellence Research Center

Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO, Futuro Health

Megan Mahoney, MD, Cohort 15, Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UCSF 

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, Cohort 12, Medical Director, Integrated Health Partners of Southern California

Session Description:  

The panel discussion on “The Future of Primary Care” explores the evolving landscape of primary health care, addressing key trends, challenges, and opportunities that will shape its future. Our panelists will share their insights and perspectives, delving into emerging trends in primary care, strategies to improve access and equity in health services, and the changing dynamics and needs of the primary care workforce. 

Session Objectives 

• Explore emerging approaches to improving access to primary care services, particularly for underserved and marginalized populations. 

• Describe primary care workforce trends, including the integration of advanced practice providers and interdisciplinary teams. 

• Identify future models of integrated care between primary care, specialty care, and social services. 

7:15am-8:00am: Pod Advisor Meeting

Location: Plaza Room 2

8:00am-9:00am: Breakfast

Location: Plaza Arbor

9:00am-10:00am: Panel Session - Climate Health Equity in Health Care

Location: Plaza Room 1

Noemi "Mimi" Doohan (Moderator), Cohort 18, Chief Medical Officer, Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

Al Glover, DPM, Cohort 10, Podiatrist, West Regional CTV Surgeons & Vein Center; Climate and Health Equity Fellow, Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health

Marc Futernick, MD, National Director of Sustainability, US Acute Care Solutions

Seema Gandhi, MD, Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Sustainability, UCSF Health 

Session Description:  

Panelists will describe the intersection of climate change and health equity and discuss how environmental factors disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and exacerbate health disparities. The session will consider the health effects of climate change, the role of health systems in mitigating climate impacts, and community-based approaches to enhance climate resilience and equity.  

Session Objectives: 

• Understand how climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations and exacerbates health disparities 

• Describe the role of data and analytics in tracking and addressing climate health disparities. 

• Explore how health care systems can address the health impacts of climate change and integrate climate resilience into operations and patient services. 

• Identify how clinicians can advocate for climate policies that promote equity. 

• Explore the role of partnerships among clinicians, environmental organizations, and community organizations in creating comprehensive solutions. 

10:00am-11:00am: Embracing our Interconnectedness: Building Trust and Partnership in Healthcare

Location: Plaza Room 1

Amira Barger, MBA, Executive Vice President and Head of DEI Communications & Advisory, Edelman

Session Objectives: 

• Understand the Impact of Cultural Concepts on Health Equity: Participants will be able to explain indigenous ideas inform community-driven approaches to addressing health inequities and promoting collective well-being. 

• Identify the Role of Trust in Health Communication: Participants will recognize the role of healthcare providers in building trust through culturally responsive communication and patient-centered care. 

• Explore Strategies for Enhancing Health Empowerment: Participants will learn strategies to empower patients to take an active role in their health by addressing barriers such as misinformation, access to quality information, and the politicization of healthcare. 

11:00am-11:30am: Proposition 35 Discussion: Tax for Managed Care Organizations

Location: Plaza Room 1

George Fouras, M.D., California Medical Association 

11:30am-12:30pm: Alumni Networking Session

Location: Plaza Room 1 

Pooja Mittal, DO, Cohort 17, CHCF Alumni Board President; Chief Health Equity Officer, Health Net

Sutep Laohavanich, Senior Program Manager, Healthforce Center at UCSF

1:30pm - 2:15pm: Healthcare Leadership Journey

Location: Plaza Room 1

Curtis Toma, MD, Medical Director, State of Hawaii Med-QUEST Division, Department of Human Services

Session Objectives: 

• Learn how the Lahaina Maui fire impacted health services. 

• Describe strategies for pivoting to provide services in the setting of a natural disaster. 

• Gain insights about a unique leadership journey.