CMS Health Equity Conference
Overview
The CMS Health Equity Conference convenes leaders in health equity from federal and local agencies, health provider organizations, academia, community-based organizations, and others, both in person and virtually. Based on the five priorities for reducing health disparities from the CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022-2032, the conference features grand plenary and breakout sessions, a poster hall, and a Federal Partner Exhibit Hall, along with the chance to network with others interested in advancing health equity. Throughout the conference, attendees have the opportunity to hear from CMS leadership on recent developments and updates to CMS programs; explore the latest health equity research; discuss promising practices and creative solutions; and collaborate on community engagement strategies.
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Past conferences
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2024 conference
The 2024 CMS Health Equity Conference was held on May 29-30, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Bethesda, Maryland, and virtually. The theme of the 2024 conference was Sustaining Health Equity Through Action.
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2023 conference
CMS hosted its inaugural CMS Health Equity Conference on June 7-8, 2023, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and virtually. The theme of the 2023 conference was Framing the Future of Equitable Health Care.