Chief Healthcare Executive October 21, 2025
Ron Southwick

The founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and best-selling author says the climate may be different, but the work must continue.

Las Vegas – Dr. Uché Blackstock concedes that it’s a different environment for those looking to close disparities in health care for marginalized communities.

Still, she says the work must endure, and she adds that it is continuing, even with different labels.

In a conversation on the main stage during the HLTH Conference Monday afternoon, Blackstock urged hospitals and health systems to remain committed to efforts to addressing health equity.

“My wish is just to be brave,” she said.

Blackstock is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, which works with hospitals, academic systems, nonprofit organizations and...

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