The Aging Revolution Summit
Presented by Northwell Health, the inaugural Aging Revolution Summit took place on December 3, 2024 in New York City and brought together an elite audience of Healthcare Luminaries, Fortune 500 Corporate Executives, Venture Capitalists, Private Investors, Philanthropists, Public Officials, Clinicians, Researchers, and Top Entrepreneurs all with a shared interest to drive strategic partnerships, optimize patient outcomes, and promote age-friendly conversations. The Summit served as a valuable opportunity to define and address the most pressing issues within the field, to embrace age-friendly practices and plan for the next chapter of aging medicine by exploring innovative solutions, debating the societal implications of increased longevity, amplifying the need to empower family caregivers, and, above all, calling on industry leaders to take an age-friendly approach to healthcare that will enhance outcomes for all.
Speakers and participants came together to expand the dialogue on pathways to impactful programs and partnerships that will improve the lives of patients and caregivers alike. Some of the notable speakers included:
Staci Alexander, vice president, thought leadership, AARP
Paurvi Bhatt, president and chief impact officer, Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI)
Rev. Malcolm Byrd, pastor and chief impact officer, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church
Thomas Edes, senior medical advisor, office of geriatrics and extended care, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jennie Chin Hansen, former chief executive officer, Milken Institute for the Future of Aging
Kedar Mate, MD, chief executive officer, Institute of Healthcare
A full list of speakers can be found here.
Also featuring Northwell clinicians and researchers, the summit addressed key themes, including new therapeutics and technologies extending lifespan, the social implications of longevity, support for family caregivers, and care for vulnerable seniors, such as senior planning and costs. Thomas H. Lee, MD, chief medical officer of Press Ganey, delivered a keynote address highlighting the critical need for stakeholders across health care to diligently build human connection for an aging population by harnessing the power of social networks.
Videos for all content presented at the summit are freely available below:
Michael Dowling, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health
David Battinelli, MD, EVP and Physician-in-Chief, Northwell Health
From cutting-edge technologies to public health and policy initiatives, this session explored 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
This panel discussion examined 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
This panel discussion recognized 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
This panel discussion defined 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
This panel discussion made 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
This keynote examined how those responsible for caring for older adults can support their overall well-being by fostering meaningful social connections in their lives, with a 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
Reflecting on her deeply personal experience, the lifestyle icon shared 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
