The conference theme is “Inroads to Health Equity: Social Drivers of Health and Health Systems Reform.”
Help Shape the Future of Health Care
With the theme “Inroads to Health Equity: Social Drivers of Health and Health Systems Reform,” the Tennessee Conference will feature engaging sessions on advocacy, policy solutions, and innovative strategies for improving health outcomes.
We welcome proposals that focus on practical strategies, essential skills, and innovative tools needed to drive meaningful change in the development of programs, legislation, and policies aimed at improving health care access and equity. This Tennessee Conference serves as a premier platform, bringing together health care academics, administrators, policymakers, students, medical professionals, researchers, and community advocates. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and collaborative sessions designed to address key challenges, explore policy solutions, and promote effective health care strategies that benefit all Tennesseans.
Submission Guidelines
- Session title (8-10 words)
- Program abstract/session description
- Brief presenter bio and contact information
- Program description
- What content will this session explore?
- How does this relate to the conference theme?
- How will the content be delivered?
- What will the participants do?
- What will the participants learn as the result of attending this session?
- Complete description and quality of content
- Connection to the conference theme
- Practical application of content to health care consumers and advocates
- Depth of interaction and engagement
- Submission deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025, 1200 noon
- Proposal notifications will be sent on or by Friday, May 23, 2025
- Presenters are responsible for their own conference registration and travel accommodations
- Presenters will be asked to share materials such as slide decks, handouts, etc, for distribution following the conference.
Submit Your Proposal to Shape the Future of Health Care Access!
Proposals should cover research or analysis of initiatives, programs, collaborations, or other policies that improve access to care or improve social drivers of health as they relate to: income and social protection, unemployment and job security, social inclusion and non-discrimination, or access to affordable health services of decent quality. Please choose one social driver as the focus of your presentation. Proposal formats include individual podium presentations, panels, or interactive workshop formats that would be 50 minutes in length with at least 10 minutes for questions and answers. Please specify audiovisual needs.
Submit your proposal for an opportunity to share your knowledge, expertise, research results, and ideas with a community of individuals and organizations working towards equitable and affordable access to health care in Tennessee.
Building a Healthier Future: What You’ll Learn
Essential Advocacy Skills, Strategies, and Policy Insights for Advancing Health Equity
Advocacy Defined
Define advocacy as it relates to underserved and marginalized populations.
Supporting the Uninsured
Discuss the importance of advocating for those who are uninsured and underinsured.
Coalition Building
Describe tools useful for collaborating with other entities on health equity reforms.
Understanding Social Drivers
Provide a definition of Social Drivers of Health.
Key Social Drivers
List five Social Drivers of Health discussed at the conference.
Impact on Health
Discuss how these Social Drivers independently and interdependently affect health.
Policy Solutions
Explore policy solutions for reforming Tennessee's health system
For Questions or More Information
If you have any questions about the Tennessee Conference, proposal submissions, or event details, feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you with information regarding healthcare conferences in Tennessee, speaker sessions, and participation guidelines.
Contact: Georgita T. Washington, PhD, RN, MACM
Submit Your Proposal in Tennessee Health Care Campaign Conference
📅 Submission Deadline: April 25, 2025
📍 Conference Date: September 18-19, 2025 – University of Tennessee, Chattanooga