On Monday, February 12, 2024, at 9 AM – The Essex County Bar Association is proud to announce its next installment of the “Race and the Law” series, co-sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP. This year’s event, titled “Advancing Community Health Equity: Combating Racial and Gender Bias in Health Care,” promises to be a thought-provoking and informative discussion on an important issue facing our society today.
Attorney Tanya Freeman, Chair of the Board of Directors of University Hospital will join as a featured guest panelist. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion on community health equity. Tanya’s perspective on this vital issue is sure to inspire and inform attendees. She will be joined with Matthew Platkin (New Jersey Attorney General) and Mary Maples (Senior Advisor to the CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority).
The “Race and the Law” series has become a hallmark of the Essex County Bar Association’s commitment to addressing crucial topics related to racial equity and justice. In this year’s installment, the focus is on health care, specifically on erasing the legal and regulatory impediments to improving health care outcomes for women of color.
During this free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, a distinguished panel of health care and legal professionals will delve into the challenges and opportunities in addressing racial and gender bias in the healthcare system. The 90-minute discussion will explore various aspects of this critical issue, including:
Legal and Regulatory Impediments
Identifying and dismantling legal and regulatory barriers that contribute to disparities in healthcare outcomes for women of color.
Doctor/Patient Interactions
Discussing strategies to improve doctor/patient interactions, emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity in healthcare delivery.
Diversifying Medical Schools
Exploring ways to increase diversity in medical schools and healthcare professions to ensure that the medical field reflects the communities it serves.
Why You Should Attend
This event provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the challenges and solutions related to racial and gender bias in healthcare. Whether you are a legal professional, healthcare provider, policymaker, or simply a concerned member of the community, attending this event will help you better understand the issues at hand and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on advancing community health equity.