Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration 

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.  

Will it be: 

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections. 

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation. 

Why join? 

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network 

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices 

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities 

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up. 

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT  |  12 PM CT  |  1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration 

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.  

Will it be: 

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections. 

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation. 

Why join? 

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network 

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices 

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities 

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up. 

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT  |  12 PM CT  |  1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

Connection isn’t just important — it’s essential.

Nurturing authentic connections supports our health and well-being, strengthens our workplaces and communities, and lays the foundation for meaningful collaboration. This is true for each of us individually and for all of us together in the HRC network.

Join us on May 30 for a highly interactive virtual workshop with the amazing David Westerlund.  David will guide us through 90 minutes of connection, reflection, laughter, and learning. With the right mix of structure, freedom, and a few surprises, David has designed our time to deepen your sense of belonging and leave you inspired for what’s next.

Purpose: Cultivate and deepen connectedness with others across our HRC network

Desired Outcomes:

• Leave feeling connected, energized, and inspired

• Build deeper and broader relationships, and a sense of belonging

• Experience (non-gimmicky) tools/methods for building human connection on Zoom that can also be used in person

Expectations:

To make the most of this session for yourself and others:

• Cameras on:  We ask all participants to keep cameras on throughout to foster connection and presence.

• Be present and engaged: This is not a passive webinar.  Your presence matters - please join from a space where you can fully participate. And please join on a laptop or desktop (vs phone or tablet).

• Use of breakout rooms: Be ready for small-group conversations designed to spark meaningful connections.

• Facilitators will create a warm, inclusive space and guide us through practices that encourage authentic engagement.

• Participants are encouraged to come with open hearts and minds, to meet new people, and deepen relationships with those they may already know. Be prepared to be surprised and delighted!

Bio

David Westerlund is a consultant, facilitator, and executive coach who works with leaders who want to intentionally, learn, grow, and develop and want the same for their teams. He specializes in leading all-staff retreats, leadership development retreats, and executive coaching so that we can work together to create vibrant organizations. He believes that there is a lot of wisdom in the room and it’s our job as leaders to intentionally design and facilitate meetings and retreats so that we can tap into this often hidden wealth.

David delights in walking in the forest in his home of Bellingham, WA, visiting his daughter in NYC, and serendipitously running into people and having meaningful and playful conversations!

Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.

Will it be:

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections.

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation.

Why join?

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up.

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

After our provocative exploration of "How Did We Get Here?" in April, join us for round two as our distinguished panel of healthcare experts tackles the critical question of scale in healthcare transformation. 

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time with the panel of experts, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice! 

Join us For The Great Scale Debate 

Is healthcare reform best achieved through unified national systems that standardize care and distribute resources equitably? Or do we need a mosaic of local innovations adapted to community needs and circumstances? 

Our panel will debate the proposition that "America's Healthcare Future Lies in National Systems, Not Local Solutions" in a lively Intelligence Squared-style format where audience votes determine the winning argument. 

Distinguished Panelists: 

• Emily Peters - Healthcare entrepreneur, author, and patient advocate whose near-death experience during childbirth transformed her understanding of healthcare's broken systems. 

• Michael Millenson - Award-nominated journalist, healthcare quality pioneer, and author of the groundbreaking "Demanding Medical Excellence." 

• Jeff Goldsmith - Renowned healthcare futurist with 50 years of experience, writing "A User's Guide to the Medical Industrial Complex." 

What You'll Experience: 

Using the Intelligence Squared-Style debate model, our panel will address the question of the national system vs. local solutions for our healthcare crisis. 

• Opening statements presenting both sides of the debate 

• Structured cross-examination between panelists 

• Audience polling at beginning and end to determine which argument changed more minds 

• Interactive Q&A where you can challenge the panelists 

• Breakout discussions to connect with fellow healthcare changemakers 

Why Attend: 

The scale question strikes at the heart of healthcare transformation. The panel will examine: 

• Why Vermont's statewide reform is facing crisis while small local models thrive 

• How Medicare payment rules constrain local innovation 

• Whether Hawaii's "small farm" approach offers lessons for the mainland 

• If successful social care networks in San Diego can be replicated elsewhere 

• The fundamental tension between standardization and adaptation in healthcare delivery 

Registration: 

This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Capacity is limited to ensure meaningful interaction. 

Reserve your spot today to join the debate that will shape healthcare's future! 

What are Networking Conversations? 

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom. 

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation. 

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again. 

• This continues until our time is up.

Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.

Will it be:

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections.

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation.

Why join?

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up.

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

Join us for our monthly Shine a Light event, where we celebrate the amazing work our members are doing!

Featured at This Event:  Victor Guajardo, and – we have two slots open!  

Why Attend? 

• Hear from HRC Network Members about their latest projects, successes, and ongoing work. 

• Find inspiration, offer help, or connect with someone who might have the solution you're looking for. 

• Share your own progress, and let others in the HRC community know how they can support you. 

How It Works: 

• Each featured guest will have a total of 10 minutes to describe what they are doing, ask for what they need from the community and offer what they can to the community.  

• Once each has finished, we will invite questions and comments from the audience. 

• Open Mic: Time permitting, we may offer an open mic for spontaneous sharing. 

Ask for What You Need, Offer What You Can: Whether you’re seeking input, offering advice, or simply shining a light on your work, this event is about building connections and celebrating progress. 

The full event recording will be made available on the HRC community platform, and short recordings of each presenter may be featured in future posts on the platform or LinkedIn.

Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.

Will it be:

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections.

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation.

Why join?

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up.

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.

Will it be:

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections.

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation.

Why join?

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up.

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

Join us for a dynamic 90-minute session to explore the HRC Impact Network Map, connect with peers, and shape its future through collaboration and networking!

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time to engage with HRC’s impact network map, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Network Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

This gathering is designed to explore and collaborate on the development of the map. Whether you're just learning about the map or eager to dive deeper, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights with fellow members.

Why Attend?

• Learn how to navigate and use the map effectively.

• Discover valuable insights and stories from the map.

• Help shape the future of the map by contributing your thoughts and feedback.

• Connect with other members, build relationships, and expand your network.

Plus, clips from the event will be shared in the HRC community public space, so your contributions could help inspire others!

Even if you’re just exploring the map for the first time, your participation matters. And as you engage more with the map, you’ll uncover its full potential – and maybe even share your story about how it’s brought value to you and your work!

This is a monthly event, so feel free to join us whenever you can. The more you engage with the map, the more you (and the whole community) will benefit.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.

Will it be:

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections.

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation.

Why join?

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up.

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

Join us for The Ruckus Exchange, a weekly space for real-time connection, conversation, and collaboration—no agenda, no slides, just authentic dialogue and unexpected discoveries in healthcare transformation!

The Ruckus Exchange

A Weekly Gathering for Connection, Conversation, and Collaboration

This isn’t an event or a structured meeting—it’s a space for real-time connection, shared exploration, and unexpected discoveries. Each week, we’ll let those who show up shape how we spend our time.

Will it be:

• Networking Conversations – Meet fellow changemakers, share what’s on your mind, and forge new connections.

• Mini-Open Space – Bring a topic, explore challenges, or dive into emerging ideas in healthcare transformation.

Why join?

• Strengthen relationships within the HRC network

• Gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices

• Find unexpected collaborations and opportunities

No agenda. No slides. Just authentic conversation in a space designed for those ready to shake things up.

Mark your calendar and join us Fridays at 10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET. Let’s make a ruckus together.

Join us for our monthly Shine a Light event, where we celebrate our members’ amazing work!

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated to shining a light on the incredible work of members of the community, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

Why Attend?

• Hear from fellow members about their latest projects, successes, and ongoing work.

• Find inspiration, offer help, or connect with someone who might have the solution you're looking for.

• Share your own progress, and let others in the HRC community know how they can support you.

How It Works:

• Submit Your Story: If you’d like to present, submit your project or success story to us in advance for approval. Reach out to Dawn Ellison or Denise Wiseman for details.

• Each presenter will have a total of 10 minutes to describe what they are doing, ask for what they need from the community, offer what they can to the community, and answer participant questions.

• Open Mic: Time permitting, we may offer an open mic for spontaneous sharing.

Ask for What You Need, Offer What You Can: Whether you’re seeking input, offering advice, or simply shining a light on your work, this event is about building connections and celebrating progress.

Agenda:

• Welcome & Introductions (~5 min)

• Member Presentations - Each presenter has a total of 10 minutes.

• Closing Highlights (~10 min) - We’ll wrap up with key HRC highlights

• Optional Networking Conversations (30 min)

After the event, we’ll capture the connections on our social network map. The full event recording will be made available in the Network Member Lobby, and short recordings of each presenter may be featured in future posts on the platform or LinkedIn.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Join us for a bold 90-minute deep dive into the history, policies, and systemic forces that shaped our $5 trillion healthcare system—featuring expert insights, tough truths, and networking opportunities to spark real change!

Ever wonder how we ended up with a $5 trillion healthcare system that makes nobody happy?

Join us for a provocative, no-holds-barred exploration of the historical forces, policy decisions, and systemic patterns that created today's healthcare reality. This isn't just another healthcare discussion—it's a journey to identify the leverage points where meaningful change can actually happen.

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time with the panel of experts, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

Distinguished Panelists

• Emily Peters - Healthcare entrepreneur, author, and patient advocate whose near-death experience during childbirth transformed her understanding of healthcare's broken systems

• Michael Millenson - Award-nominated journalist, healthcare quality pioneer, and author of the groundbreaking "Demanding Medical Excellence"

• Jeff Goldsmith - Renowned healthcare futurist with 50 years of experience, writing "A User's Guide to the Medical Industrial Complex"

What Makes This Event Different

This isn’t your typical healthcare webinar! Our panelists will dive into the hard truths behind how good intentions led us to today’s crisis—from Medicare’s unintended consequences to the broken promises of consolidation and the relentless pursuit of healthcare “perfection.”

Bring your questions! You’ll have the chance to engage directly with our expert guests.

The final 30 minutes of this 90-minute event will be dedicated to networking conversations—an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and continue the discussion.

Why Attend?

• Gain historical context crucial for understanding today's complex healthcare challenges

• Identify systemic patterns rather than just symptoms

• Discover the key leverage points where your efforts can create meaningful change

• Connect with others passionate about healthcare transformation

As healthcare leaders and innovators, we can't build a better future without understanding how we arrived at our present. Join us for this eye-opening conversation that will forever change how you think about healthcare transformation.

Join us for a dynamic 90-minute session to explore the HRC Impact Network Map, connect with peers, and shape its future through collaboration and networking!

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time to engage with HRC’s impact network map, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Network Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

This gathering is designed to explore and collaborate on the development of the map. Whether you're just learning about the map or eager to dive deeper, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights with fellow members.

Why Attend?

• Learn how to navigate and use the map effectively.

• Discover valuable insights and stories from the map.

• Help shape the future of the map by contributing your thoughts and feedback.

• Connect with other members, build relationships, and expand your network.

Plus, clips from the event will be shared in the HRC community public space, so your contributions could help inspire others!

Even if you’re just exploring the map for the first time, your participation matters. And as you engage more with the map, you’ll uncover its full potential – and maybe even share your story about how it’s brought value to you and your work!

This is a monthly event, so feel free to join us whenever you can. The more you engage with the map, the more you (and the whole community) will benefit.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Join us for an insightful conversation on the power of compassion in transforming healthcare at every level – from individual patient care to global health initiatives.

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for the panel of experts, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

Event Description:

How can compassion reshape healthcare – improving patient outcomes, reducing provider burnout, and addressing global health inequities?

Meet Our Expert Panelists:

• Pantea Vahidi:  A leader in compassion education, blending her background in engineering and nursing to reimagine how we care for patients and providers.

• Melissa Segal: A specialist in healthcare culture transformation, working to create environments where both patients and caregivers can thrive.

• Heather Buesseler: A pioneer at the intersection of human-centered design and compassion cultivation in health systems around the world.

What to Expect:

• Real-World Insights: Learn how compassionate approaches can address challenges across healthcare, from provider burnout to global health disparities.

• Practical Strategies: Gain actionable tools for embedding compassion into your actions and work, whether you’re a provider, leader, or advocate.

• Connection & Collaboration: Engage in dynamic conversations with fellow changemakers and stay for an optional 30-minute networking session to deepen relationships and explore opportunities for impact.  

Why This Matter:

Healthcare is at a tipping point—burnout is rising, health disparities are widening, and patients often feel like numbers rather than people. Compassion isn’t just kindness; it’s a proven strategy for improving patient outcomes, reducing provider stress, and strengthening healthcare systems. Yet, it remains undervalued in clinical and policy decisions. This conversation goes beyond theory to explore actionable, evidence-based ways to embed compassion into healthcare, creating lasting change for individuals, organizations, and global health systems alike.

Through evidence and real-world examples, we'll examine how cultivating compassion can create ripple effects that benefit individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide.

Compassion isn’t just a feeling—it’s a powerful force for systemic change. Register now to join the conversation and be part of the movement toward a more compassionate, equitable healthcare system.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Join us for our monthly Shine a Light event, where we celebrate our members’ amazing work!

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated to shining a light on the incredible work of members of the community, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

Why Attend?

• Hear from fellow members about their latest projects, successes, and ongoing work.

• Find inspiration, offer help, or connect with someone who might have the solution you're looking for.

• Share your own progress, and let others in the HRC community know how they can support you.

How It Works:

• Submit Your Story: If you’d like to present, submit your project or success story to us in advance for approval. Reach out to Dawn Ellison or Denise Wiseman for details.

• Each presenter will have a total of 10 minutes to describe what they are doing, ask for what they need from the community, offer what they can to the community, and answer participant questions.

• Open Mic: Time permitting, we may offer an open mic for spontaneous sharing.

Ask for What You Need, Offer What You Can: Whether you’re seeking input, offering advice, or simply shining a light on your work, this event is about building connections and celebrating progress.

Agenda:

• Welcome & Introductions (~5 min)

• Member Presentations - Each presenter has a total of 10 minutes.

• Closing Highlights (~10 min) - We’ll wrap up with key HRC highlights

• Optional Networking Conversations (30 min)

After the event, we’ll capture the connections on our social network map. The full event recording will be made available in the Network Member Lobby, and short recordings of each presenter may be featured in future posts on the platform or LinkedIn.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time to engage with HRC’s impact network map, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Network Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

This is a member-only event, register within the HRC digital community.

This gathering is designed to explore and collaborate on the development of the map. Whether you're just learning about the map or eager to dive deeper, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights with fellow members.

Why Attend?

• Learn how to navigate and use the map effectively.

• Discover valuable insights and stories from the map.

• Help shape the future of the map by contributing your thoughts and feedback.

• Connect with other members, build relationships, and expand your network.

Plus, clips from the event will be shared in the HRC community public space, so your contributions could help inspire others!

Even if you’re just exploring the map for the first time, your participation matters. And as you engage more with the map, you’ll uncover its full potential – and maybe even share your story about how it’s brought value to you and your work!

This is a monthly event, so feel free to join us whenever you can. The more you engage with the map, the more you (and the whole community) will benefit.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Join us for our monthly Shine a Light event, where we celebrate our members’ amazing work!

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated to shining a light on the incredible work of members of the community, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

Why Attend?

• Hear from fellow members about their latest projects, successes, and ongoing work.

• Find inspiration, offer help, or connect with someone who might have the solution you're looking for.

• Share your own progress, and let others in the HRC community know how they can support you.

How It Works:

• Submit Your Story: If you’d like to present, submit your project or success story to us in advance for approval. Reach out to Dawn Ellison or Denise Wiseman for details.

• Each presenter will have a total of 10 minutes to describe what they are doing, ask for what they need from the community, offer what they can to the community, and answer participant questions.

• Open Mic: Time permitting, we may offer an open mic for spontaneous sharing.

Ask for What You Need, Offer What You Can: Whether you’re seeking input, offering advice, or simply shining a light on your work, this event is about building connections and celebrating progress.

Agenda:

• Welcome & Introductions (~5 min)

• Member Presentations - Each presenter has a total of 10 minutes.

• Closing Highlights (~10 min) - We’ll wrap up with key HRC highlights

• Optional Networking Conversations (30 min)

After the event, we’ll capture the connections on our social network map. The full event recording will be made available in the Network Member Lobby, and short recordings of each presenter may be featured in future posts on the platform or LinkedIn.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time with the panel of experts, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Networking Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

Our Panel of Experts: Susie Singer Carter, Rick Mountcastle, Patricia Skrabis, Melissa Fisher, and Michele Ramos

Following our thought-provoking screening of the sizzle reel of No Country for Old People in July 2024, join us for an essential dialogue on transforming America's long-term care system. This interactive panel discussion will bring together diverse voices from across the healthcare spectrum to unpack long-term care's complex challenges and explore actionable pathways to change.

Event Overview

• Our distinguished panel of experts will guide us through a systems-thinking approach to understanding:

• The historical and structural forces that shaped our current long-term care landscape

• Key leverage points for meaningful system transformation

• Opportunities for collective action and cross-sector collaboration

• Innovative models and approaches from around the globe

Why This Matters

The crisis in long-term care isn't just about aging – it's about our collective future and the type of society we want to build. As healthcare changemakers, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to reimagine a system that better serves our elderly population, their families, and the dedicated professionals who provide care.

What to Expect

• Deep insights from experts and thought leaders

• Interactive discussion focused on practical solutions

• Networking opportunities with fellow healthcare changemakers

• Concrete action steps for driving systematic change

• A collaborative space to share ideas and forge partnerships

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for anyone committed to healthcare transformation, including:

• Healthcare professionals and administrators

• Policy advocates and researchers

• Innovation leaders and entrepreneurs

• Community organizers and activists

• Patients, caregivers, and family members

• Anyone passionate about improving long-term care

Join us in this crucial conversation as we work together to create a more compassionate, equitable, and effective long-term care system. Your voice and perspective are essential in this collaborative effort to drive meaningful change.

If you see the need to challenge and reinvent our system of care, you are a healthcare changemaker. Be part of the solution.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time to engage with HRC’s impact network map, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Network Conversations. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

This gathering is designed to explore and collaborate on the development of the map. Whether you're just learning about the map or eager to dive deeper, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights with fellow members.

Why Attend?

• Learn how to navigate and use the map effectively.

• Discover valuable insights and stories from the map.

• Help shape the future of the map by contributing your thoughts and feedback.

• Connect with other members, build relationships, and expand your network.

Plus, clips from the event will be shared in the HRC community public space, so your contributions could help inspire others!

Even if you’re just exploring the map for the first time, your participation matters. And as you engage more with the map, you’ll uncover its full potential – and maybe even share your story about how it’s brought value to you and your work!

This is a monthly event, so feel free to join us whenever you can. The more you engage with the map, the more you (and the whole community) will benefit.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Join us for our monthly Shine a Light event, where we celebrate the amazing work our members are doing!

Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated to shining a light on the incredible work of members of the community, and the remaining 30 minutes are for Conversational Networking. You can join us for the event, networking, or both. Your choice!

Why Attend?

• Hear from HRC Network Members about their latest projects, successes, and ongoing work.

• Find inspiration, offer help, or connect with someone who might have the solution you're looking for.

• Share your own progress, and let others in the HRC community know how they can support you.

How It Works:

• Each presenter will have a total of 10 minutes to describe what they are doing, ask for what they need from the community, offer what they can to the community, and answer participant questions.

• Open Mic: Time permitting, we may offer an open mic for spontaneous sharing.

Ask for What You Need, Offer What You Can: Whether you’re seeking input, offering advice, or simply shining a light on your work, this event is about building connections and celebrating progress.

Agenda:

• Welcome & Introductions (~5 min)

• Member Presentations - Each presenter has a total of 10 minutes.

• Closing Highlights (~10 min) - We’ll wrap up with key HRC highlights

• Optional Networking Conversations (30 min)

After the event, we’ll capture the connections on our social network map. The full event recording will be made available on the HRC community platform, and short recordings of each presenter may be featured in future posts on the platform or LinkedIn.

What are Networking Conversations?

• Participants are sent into break-out rooms of two to three, randomly selected by Zoom.

• Seven minutes allow for brief introductions. It is up to you to exchange contact information and follow up if you wish for a more extended conversation.

• The group returns and is quickly sent into break-out rooms again.

• This continues until our time is up.

Why This Event Matters: True healthcare transformation requires collective action. This event is your chance to join a movement focused on restoring human connection in healthcare and making real, lasting changes.

Event Overview:
The complexities of today’s healthcare system often overshadow the profound human connections that are at the heart of medicine. Medicine Forward, Kern National Network, and the Healthcare Reinvention Collaborative invite you to join us in rediscovering the joy, humanity, and connection within healthcare.

This participatory event is a follow-up to the NYC Burnout Symposium, designed to continue the dialogue and build on the insights shared. Together, we will explore practical ways to restore human connection in healthcare, while creating actionable solutions that move the conversation forward.

Why You Should Attend: This event is for those ready to take action toward meaningful change in healthcare. Led by experts from Medicine Forward, Kern National Network, and Healthcare Reinvention Collaborative, you’ll engage in open, inclusive conversations using proven methods like Open Space Technology and Strategic Doing to foster collaboration and turn ideas into action. Whether you're a physician, nurse, educator, system leader, or patient you’ll leave with:

• Clear, actionable strategies for enhancing human connection in healthcare.

• Practical tools to lead and organize transformative initiatives.

• Insights on engaging colleagues and communities in action-oriented discussions.

• Opportunities to contribute to and benefit from broader efforts in healthcare transformation.

What to Expect:

• Focused discussions on restoring human connection in healthcare.

• Interactive breakout sessions answering: "What could we do?" and "What should we do?"

• Group sharing of ideas and next steps.

• Use of Miro boards to capture and organize ideas.