According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, Pittsburgh ranked third as the most livable city in the nation in June of 2021. Pittsburgh ranked highly in the categories of education, culture and health care systems.
While Pittsburgh is highly ranked, there are still disparities in healthcare and much work to do when it comes to equity, quality of care and high costs of healthcare.
Senior financial executives play a significant role determining access to healthcare for thousands of regional employees. Join us for a panel discussion to hear how our challenges are being addressed by a community advocate, a large employer and a healthcare provider.
Professional Development presented by RGP
Strategic Approaches to Achieving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials
This month we're extremely fortunate to feature a PD session that directly compliments our main event topic. RGP Vice President and Global Life Sciences R&D Leader, Marcia Brown-Rayford, will illuminate the pitfalls of inequity in clinical trials, and describe methods to combat it in order to maximize outcomes for all patients. Not every technical session needs to be about accounting - join us at 4:30 in the Highmark Lounge to learn more.
This enlightening session will discuss cutting-edge approaches to close the gap and enhance the participation of marginalized patient populations in clinical trials. From decentralized clinical trials to building trust and community engagement to increase patient recruitment, effective insights and guidance on how to ensure clinical trials better reflect relevant patient demographics will be shared. Attendees will learn…
- Implications of the digital divide and how technology impacts equity in clinical trials
- How a lack of diversity in clinical trials impacts a company’s financial bottom line
- Key performance indicators that can help increase the probability of success and measure DE&I effectiveness in clinical trials.
1.0 of CPE Save your seat today. Registration deadline extended to
Monday, March 7, 2022
4:30 - 5:30 pm Professional Development led by RGP
5:15 - 6:15 pm Networking | Cocktails & Heavy Hors D'oeuvres, catered by FCC Events
6:15 - 6:30 pm Transition to Theater
6:30 - 7:30 pm Chapter business followed by Panel Conversation
FEI Pittsburgh Chapter Events are open to our members, sponsors, and invited guests. Interested in attending this program? Contact the chapter at
[email protected] to find out more.
Important Venue Information
As of February 1, 2022, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center will be requiring elevated Covid-19 precautions for all of its guests. Attendees to this program must provide proof of vaccination or a valid, lab-administered negative Covid antigen or PCR test, administered within a specific window, to be admitted. N95 masks (which will be provided if necessary) and distancing will also be required. Acknowledging the standard FEI Events Waiver indicates agreement and compliance with venue policies. We will advise our community if these requirements are moderated. Complete information regarding Pittsburgh Cultural Trust venue entry requirements, including testing window parameters, may be found here. FEI is subject to these policies and cannot make exceptions - please plan accordingly.
FEI Pittsburgh events may include sustained periods of eating and drinking during which masks cannot be worn. Please carefully assess your personal Covid-19 risk before planning to attend our events. All registrants are subject to access, mask and social distancing policies as determined by our venues and local, state and national health authorities.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
