Political Determinants of Health: How policy and politics influence health

How policy and politics influence the social conditions that generate health outcomes
About this Event

Thursday, September 26th, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Political Determinants of Health: How policy and politics influence the social conditions that generate health outcomes.

Attorney Daniel E. Dawes is a nationally recognized leader in the health equity movement and the director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine. His work examines how social, environmental, economic, political, and other health determinants are related to health access, status, and outcomes. His recent publications are must-reads for contemporary health professionals, including The Political Determinants of Health and 150 Years of Obamacare.

His work focuses on health reform, health equity, mental/behavioral health inequities, social and political determinants of health, poverty, and health system transformation.

Daniel Dawes brings a forward-thinking, inclusive, and multidisciplinary approach to address issues impacting diverse populations in urban and rural communities in our progressively complex health system.

He was an instrumental figure in developing and negotiating the Mental Health Parity Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, and an architect of the Affordable Care Act’s health equity-focused provisions, among other landmark federal policies.

As our nation's election draws near, considering policies' profound influence on public health is more timely than ever. Join CareOregon for this inspiring take on the evolving landscape of public health that impacts us all.