Annual Conference Agenda
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Capitol Visitor Center · February 11
Conference Schedule
8:30 AM
Gathering, Registration & Coffee
Attendees check in, receive conference materials, and prepare for the morning’s activities.
9:30 AM
Welcome
By U.S. congressman Adriano Espaillat
9:30 AM
Visit your member of Congress.
Organized group visits to the offices of Congressional members and key government agencies to advocate for the needs of the Dominican American community in healthcare.
12:00 PM
Networking Break
12:30 PM
Awards Luncheon & Keynote Address
- (a) Navigating the New Legislative Landscape: Safeguarding Vulnerable Communities and Health Access
- (b) Dominicans Americans and the Health Numbers that define them
- Keynote Speakers:
- Congressman Adriano Espaillat
- (2) Others
Afternoon Sessions & Evening Events
TRACK 1: Policy Analysis and Systemic Challenges
2:00 PM
The Future of Health Equity: Defending Medicare and Medicaid Access
(?) Xavier Becerra, Ex Secretary, U.S. (HHS)
(?) Representative, Hispanic Federation (HF)
(?) State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D-NY)
3:00 PM
Policy Innovation for End-of-Life Equity: Hospice and Palliative Care
(?) CEO, Hospice or Palliative Care Network
(?) Hospital System Executive
(?) Community Faith Leade
4:00 PM
Foreign Medical Graduates: Unlocking the Workforce Solution
(?) Representative, Hispanic Federation (HF)
5:00 PM
Closing Panel
6:00 PM
Closing Cocktail Reception
TRACK 2: Services, Technology, and Economic Strategy
2:00 PM
The Future of Community Health: Innovation, Collaboration, and Access
Dr. Philip O. Ozuah, Pres. & CEO, Montefiore (?)
Dr. Tallaj, Founder & Chairman, SOMOS (?)
Moderator: Senior Health Policy Journalist (?)
3:00 PM
AI and Digital Health: Transforming Care Access and Cost Efficiency
Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA) (?)
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) (?)
CTO, Health Innovation Company (?)
4:00 PM
Strengthening Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
CEO, Medical Device Manufacturer (?)
Senior Executive, Pharmaceutical Company (?)
Health System Procurement Leader, (?)
5:00 PM
(a) The Pillars that defined excellence (b) Dominican Voices in U.S. Health Policy: From Community Advocacy to Legislative Impact
6:00 PM
Sponsor recognition, B2G networking, and cultural celebration.
Additional Topics
TRACK 1: Policy Analysis and Systemic Challenges
TIME TBD
- Health Insurance, Medicare and a healthy retiring in the Dominican Republic
- Mental Health, Identity, and Migration Stress in the Dominican Diaspora
- Dominican Voices in U.S. Health Policy: From Community Advocacy to Legislative Impact
- From La Cocina to Longevity: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Chronic Disease in Our Community
- Immigration, Health, and Trust: Breaking Barriers for Dominican Families
TRACK 2: Services, Technology, and Economic Strategy
TIME TBD
- Manufacturing, Export and the Health Industry in the era of AI
- Innovation from the Diaspora: Tech, Telehealth, and the Future of Dominican Care
- From Scrubs to Strategy: Dominican Leadership in the U.S. Healthcare Workforce
- Medical Tourism: Elevating Dominican Healthcare on the Global Stage