EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with the Future Workforce Alliance of Snohomish County, will host this year’s annual Healthcare Summit on September 24, connecting the community to leaders in the county’s healthcare industry.
Presented by Optum, Kaiser Permanente and Premera Blue Cross, in partnership with North Sound Media, this event presents attendees the opportunity to learn from and connect with the leaders and stakeholders who shape the future of healthcare for Snohomish County and the greater North Sound region.
“Healthcare is one of Snohomish County’s largest and most essential industries, and the workforce challenges we face impact every community,” says Ray Stephanson, President & CEO of EASC.
This year’s summit focuses on such critical topics as health equity, virtual care, behavioral health access, potential impacts of major federal policy changes and more. A moderated panel discussion will feature Dr. James Lewis (Snohomish County Health Department), Dr. Mila Sprouse (Providence Swedish), Dr. David Russian (Western Washington Medical Group), Dr. Kristen Wyrick (Optum), Dr. Amit Singh (Edmonds College) and Dr. Trina Joy Davis (Kaiser Permanente), who will outline pressing challenges and highlight emerging opportunities in the industry.
Following the public panel discussion, a private industry roundtable will commence, bringing together healthcare leaders, educators, workforce partners, policymakers and community organizations to identify concrete strategies. Panelists will address workforce shortages, expanding training capacity and ensuring long-term access to care across Snohomish County and the North Puget Sound region.
“The Healthcare Summit provides a forum to bring providers, educators, and policymakers together to find solutions that will strengthen our healthcare system and prepare us for the future,” added Stephanson.
Program Highlights:
- 9:00 a.m. | Doors Open & Refreshments
- 9:30 a.m. | Panel Discussion with Regional Healthcare Leaders
- 10:30 a.m. | Networking Intermission
- 11:00 a.m. | Private Industry Roundtable (Invitation Only)
- 12:00 p.m. | Event Concludes
Attendees will gain valuable insights from healthcare executives and community leaders while connecting with key stakeholders who are shaping the future of healthcare in our region.
The event will take place on the campus of Washington State University – Everett, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Wednesday Sept. 24. Light refreshments will be provided. Entrance is free, but space is limited. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/HealthcareSummit25.
About Economic Alliance Snohomish County: As the largest regional economic development organization in Snohomish County, Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) supports a globally competitive regional economy in which all businesses can thrive and participate equally through effective advocacy and resource access.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
