Agenda - The Aging Revolution Summit

8:00 am ET

Arrivals, Breakfast & Networking

9:00 am ET

Welcome to the Aging Revolution Summit [video]

Michael Dowling, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health

9:10 am ET

Introduction by Master of Ceremonies [video]

David Battinelli, MD, EVP and Physician-in-Chief, Northwell Health

9:15 am ET

Advances in Longevity: Why Are We Living Longer? [video]

From cutting-edge technologies to public health and policy initiatives, this session will explore the advancements that are revolutionizing healthcare, driving longevity, and contributing to increasing lifespans across populations.

Staci Alexander, VP, Thought Leadership, AARP
Vipan Nikore, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Homecare Hub; Chief Medical Director, TD Bank
Moderator: Kevin Tracey, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research

9:35 am ET

The Societal Implications of Longevity [video]

This panel discussion will examine the profound societal implications of increased longevity, from economic shifts to cultural dynamics, and explore strategies to navigate and harness the opportunities presented by aging populations.

Rev. Dr. Malcolm Byrd, Pastor, Chief of Protocol, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church
Eric De Jonge, MD, Director of Geriatrics, MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Mary Tinetti, MD, Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics), Yale School of Medicine
Moderator: Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, SVP, Community Wellness and Population Health, Northwell Health

9:55 am ET

MORNING BREAK

10:10 am ET

The Invisible Workforce: The Critical Role of Caregivers [video]

This panel discussion will recognize the indispensable role of family caregivers in supporting aging loved ones and will explore strategies to empower and support this often overlooked but essential demographic.

Paurvi Bhatt, President and Chief Impact Officer, Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Thomas Edes, MD, Senior Medical Advisor, Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ian Kremer, Executive Director, LEAD Coalition
Moderator: Maria Carney, MD, Chief, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, Northwell Health

10:30 am ET

What It Means to Provide Age-Friendly Healthcare [video]

This panel discussion will define the transformative power of an age-friendly approach to healthcare for addressing aging as a complicating factor within larger care plans and for reshaping treatment modalities by unlocking new possibilities for longevity and well-being.

Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation
Jennie Chin Hansen, Former Chief Executive Officer, American Geriatric Society; Advisory Member, Milken Institute for the Future of Aging
Kedar Mate, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Moderator: Jill Kalman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, EVP, and Deputy Physician-in-Chief, Northwell Health

11:00 am ET

Roundtables

Some of the sample topics we will discuss include:

Continuum of Care: Primary Care, Independence, and Caregiving
The Intersection of Women’s Health and Aging
Technology and Breakthroughs Powering Longevity
The Cost of Care
Access: Reaching the Hard to Reach
Mental Health and Social Isolation

11:50 am ET

Call for Collaboration: Partnering for Better Healthcare for All [video]

This panel discussion will make the case for the power of partnership, insisting that no one system will win alone and that it will take working together across healthcare and across public and private sectors to bring about real change.

Kevin Biese, MD, Director, Division of Geriatrics Emergency Medicine, UNC Chapel Hill; Chair, Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Program, American College of Emergency Physicians
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, Commissioner, New York City Department for the Aging
Kristofer Smith, MD, MPP, Former Chief Medical Officer, Optum at Home
Moderator: Richard Barakat, MD, Executive Director, Northwell Cancer Institute, Northwell Health

12:10 pm ET

Social Capital: Building Human Connection for an Aging Population [video]

This keynote will examine how those responsible for caring for older adults can support their overall well-being by fostering meaningful social connections in their lives. It will focus on strategies for combating isolation and fragmentation, ensuring that patients feel empowered, respected, and integrated into their communities, which in turn results in enhanced health outcomes.

Thomas Lee, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Press Ganey

12:30 pm ET

Caregiving: A Practical Approach to Caring for Yourself and Others [video]

Reflecting on her deeply personal experience, the lifestyle icon will share insight on how balancing familial responsibilities with a demanding career and navigating the emotional and logistical challenges associated with caregiving shaped her perspective on aging.

Martha Stewart, Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
In Conversation With: Michael Dowling, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health

12:50 pm ET

Closing Remarks [video]