Keynote Speakers, Affiliations, and Key Contributions
| Speaker | Affiliation | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Liz Fowler | Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) | Reviewed introduction of 2 new Primary Health Care payment models aimed at enhancing health equity. |
| Admiral Rachel Levine | Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH) | Stressed PHC as a foundational element in addressing major health priorities for U.S. HHS. |
| Tedros Ghebreyesus | World Health Organization (WHO) | Highlighted the global need for strong PHC to improve health equity and security. |
| Dr. Atul Gawande | USAID | Reviewed the new Primary Impact Initiative to strengthen PHC in focus countries. |
| Dr. Jarbas Barbosa | Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) | Emphasized the role of PHC in pandemic preparedness and response. |