Our two-part kick-off session is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at UPMC, and the burgeoning health equity movement taking shape across all of US health care. Following our keynote presentation we will transition to a panel discussion.

Part 1 - A Conversation with UPMC About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   |   9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
UPMC is committed to being on the cutting edge of health care delivery and their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion are the same. Join us for a conversation about UPMC's current DEI efforts with Tina L. Nixon, MHA, CDE, Vice President Mission Effectiveness, Diversity & Inclusion, as we kick-off the 2021 Virtual Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Innovation Summit.

Tina Nixon, MHA, CDE, UPMC Vice President Mission Effectiveness, Diversity & Inclusion, UPMC

Part 2 - Panel Discussion - Health Equity Takes Center Stage   |   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In the wake of the pandemic and racial justice movement of 2020, many health systems are developing strategies that advance policies and practices designed to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. In addition, Medicaid agencies are starting to include equity metrics in value-based purchasing contracts. You will learn from several health system executives who are leading efforts to reduce disparities and making health care more equitable for all.

The opening session includes the following speakers: