Improving Acute, Primary and Transitional Health Care Services for Individuals with Disabilities Conference
Project Description:
The conference Improving Acute, Primary and Transitional Healthcare with Individuals with Disabilities is sponsored by Rush University in collaboration with University of Illinois at Chicagos Department of Disability and Human Development. This conference is in response to the disparity in health outcomes noted in people with disabilities. These health disparities are a result of multifaceted issues in the health care system including, decreased access and quality of care, the prevalence of multiple chronic health conditions and longer life expectancies, under representation in research, and failures in policy to adequately address the needs of people with disabilities.The purpose of the conference is twofold; 1) To bring together key stakeholders in health care delivery with adults with disabilities, including researchers, providers, consumer advocates, policy makers, and insurers in order to reach consensus and provide recommendations on best practices and policies in primary, acute, and transitional health care with people with disabilities 2) To disseminate synthesized recommendations on best practices and policies for acute, primary and transitional health care based on conference proceedings.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
