Event Details
Join us for an inside look at how Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is advancing health equity through a data-driven, action-oriented approach. This session will highlight how equity is embedded into organizational strategy, beginning with the collection of self-reported Race, Ethnicity, Language, Disability (RELD), and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data.
Attendees will learn how these data inform our Healthcare Quality and Access efforts and drive initiatives aimed at reducing disparities in care. The session will feature a focused case study on colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings, showcasing how disparities were identified, strategies were implemented, and measurable progress was achieved. We will also discuss lessons learned and future opportunities to continue closing gaps in care.
This program is ideal for professionals interested in practical, scalable approaches to advancing health equity within healthcare systems.
Objectives:
- Understand BCBSRI’s Health Equity mission and how equity principles are embedded across programs and operations
- Learn the importance of self-reported RELD and SOGI data in identifying disparities and informing action
- Explore how data insights translate into targeted interventions to improve quality and access
- Review a real-world case study on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening disparities, including strategies, outcomes, and next steps
FREE event for members of NEAHQ
FREE event for members of MAHQ, OrAHQ, NCAHQ, FAHQ, AzAHQ, GAHQ, OAHQ, TGCAHQ by selecting your association's ticket type and using discount code provided by your association in the "Click here to enter your promotional code" at bottom of the ticket section. Note: 100% discount will process after code entry submission.
$35 for non-members
NAHQ pending 1.0 hour CPHQ CE credits
About the Speakers:
Kim leads efforts to advance equitable, data-driven approaches across priority clinical areas including colorectal cancer (CRC), maternal health, kidney disease, diabetes, and behavioral health. Her work centers on improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations by aligning clinical strategy, population health analytics, and policy levers to reduce disparities across the care continuum.
Tarah advances the company’s health equity strategy, designed to eliminate health disparities for marginalized populations. Tarah brings extensive legislative affairs and policy research experience to her work. Prior to BCBSRI, Tarah worked as a prosecutor for the Massachusetts Department of Health, for the State of Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner, and in the Executive Office of Health and Human Services focusing on legislative and regulatory policy initiatives.
