Panel Description:
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought health disparities into the spotlight and further highlighted the stark differences in trial demographics—particularly with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Despite regulatory directives and public expectations, there remain underrepresented populations in clinical trials, such as women, diverse ethnic and racial groups, people living with disabilities, children, and the elderly. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has also resulted in an unprecedented acceleration and adoption of innovative healthcare technologies. As our nation continues to improve our healthcare system beyond the current pandemic, innovation must be explored in a broader context, examining previously underdeveloped opportunities in areas such as access to care, data analytics, consumer behavior, provider incentives, and process improvement in care delivery. How can diversity in clinical trials and ethical innovation work hand in hand to bring a more sustainable health care for diverse communities?
Speakers:
Nishith Pandya, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Sean Kolaskar, Alexandria Health Department
Dr. Simona Kwon, DrPH, MPH, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health
Dr. Tonia Vinton, MD, UT Southwestern's Weight Wellness at Texas Health Dallas
Alisi Tulua, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
About LLS:
The 2023 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit brings together nonprofit and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as local, state, and federal elected officials to discuss important issues that affect the Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) community and the nation at large. Past events focused on issues, policies, practices, and trends in the AA & NH/PI community in an environment that facilitates solution-oriented dialogue and building public service pipelines in communities of color.
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