“Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Selected Events in June 2021

All facilities of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are closed. All gatherings will be held virtually. Click on each event title below to access meeting details, an agenda, and registration information, or contact the Office of News and Public Information (e-mail news@nas.edu). Reporters should register for all meetings. More events can be found at https://www.nationalacademies.org/events.

Reforming Payment: Implementing High-Quality Primary Care
June 1
This webinar explores primary care payment reform, including actions for increasing investment in primary care and shifting away from fee-for-service payment models. It is the first in a five-part webinar series following the release of the report, Implementing High-Quality Primary Care: Rebuilding the Foundation of Health Care. Each webinar will discuss one of the report’s five objectives to achieve high-quality primary care in the U.S.

 Teaching Amid COVID-19 and the Struggle for Racial Justice
June 1 and 2
This workshop will examine the impacts that COVID-19 and the movement for racial justice have had on the K-12 teaching profession. Sessions will explore teachers’ experiences over the last year, changing dynamics of the teaching workforce, policy and leadership responses and initiatives, and new research with implications for teaching and education.

Advancing the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations
June 7
This webinar will discuss the research-based policy implications outlined in the 2020 National Academies report Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations, current LGBTQI+ policy considerations at the federal level, such as the Equality Act and Section 1557, and recent changes to and topics of interest in state and local level policies.

Reducing Maternal Mortality and Advancing Maternal Health Equity
June 7 and 8
This workshop will explore how communities and health care systems can improve maternal health outcomes. A panel will discuss what factors affect the health trajectories of mother and child, as well as access to high-quality maternal health care. Speakers will also highlight promising approaches to reduce maternal mortality and improve the quality and safety of maternal health care.

Ensuring Access: Implementing High-Quality Primary Care
June 8
During this second webinar in a series on a recent National Academies report on implementing high-quality primary care in the U.S., committee members and panelists will discuss the report’s recommendations to ensure that high-quality primary care is available to every individual, regardless of insurance status. Discussions will focus on strategies to improve access to primary care, particularly in rural areas and predominantly minority neighborhoods in urban areas.

 Environmental Health and Infectious Disease Research: Informing Responses to Future Pandemics
June 8 and 9
Environmental stressors — including pollution and population density — can play a major role in the emergence and spread of infectious diseases. This workshop will explore how data integration and emerging analytical tools can better inform public health decision-making during outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics. Participants will discuss how advances in climate and environmental health modeling techniques could help predict infectious disease transmission dynamics and provide early warning of outbreaks.

Stigma of Addiction Summit
June 10
The NAM, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, and Shatterproof are hosting an action-oriented summit dedicated to understanding, addressing, and eliminating the harmful impacts of stigma on people who use drugs.  Panel discussions will aim to elevate current efforts at reducing stigma, identify successes and gaps in the evidence base, and prioritize and identify areas for future research and funding with an explicit focus on stigma.

Integrating Serious Illness Care into Primary Care Delivery
June 10 and 17
For patients living with a series illness, a primary care provider can be a trusted resource in navigating their preferences and wishes. In this two-part virtual workshop, panelists will explore the shared principles between serious illness care and primary care, as well as the role of interdisciplinary teams in caring for people with serious illness in primary care settings. They will also discuss policies and payment models that support high-quality care for people with serious illness.

Redesigning Transit Networks for the New Mobility Future
June 14
Many factors affect urban travel patterns, and public transportation must evolve to remain responsive. This webinar will provide actionable steps for redesigning transit networks to prepare for the future. Presenters will discuss recent trends in bus network redesigns, including those caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Building Data Capacity for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
June 14
Patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) is the transformation of traditional clinical research to focus on what matters most to people living with a chronic condition. This workshop, the third in a series, will bring together stakeholders to discuss research and data collaborations that could make the PCOR data infrastructure more actionable.

Civic Engagement and Civic Infrastructure to Advance Health Equity
June 14 and 15
Higher levels of civic engagement can make the entire population healthier. This workshop will explore the infrastructure and institutions that shape civic engagement. Presentations will discuss the media and information ecosystem, ethical considerations, and other factors that drive civic engagement. Featured speakers include leaders from Fair Count, Native American Voting Alliance, Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation, and numerous universities and public health departments.

The Future Workforce: Implementing High-Quality Primary Care
June 15
The primary care workforce pipeline is shrinking, with more clinicians opting to pursue specialty care; meanwhile, nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population lives in a primary care desert. The third webinar in this series will discuss a recent report’s recommendations for attracting and training a primary care workforce that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population and meets the needs of primary care shortage areas.

Climate Conversations: Infrastructure
June 17
This webinar will feature a conversation with John L. Anderson, president of the National Academy of Engineering, and Thomas P. Bostick, former commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, about infrastructure and systems susceptible to climate impacts, engineering solutions that can play a role in building a resilient and net-zero future, and preparing the next generation of engineers for such a monumental task.

Deploying Connected and Automated Infrastructure
June 21
Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) are a reality, but can our roads keep up? This webinar will identify what is already available, and how to safely and efficiently deploy future CAVs. Presenters will focus specifically on connected and automated vehicle infrastructure systems.

Strategies and Interventions to Reduce Suicide
June 22
While health care settings play a critical role in suicide intervention and prevention, many cannot yet fully manage suicide risk due to a lack of training, knowledge gaps, and reimbursement challenges. During this webinar, experts will discuss how health care providers, payers, and researchers can improve access to effective interventions to prevent suicide. They will also discuss school, workplace, and community-based interventions that can help reduce the incidence of suicidal behavior and reduce access to lethal means of suicide.

Digital Health: Implementing High-Quality Primary Care
June 22
Well-designed digital health tools, including electronic health records (EHRs), should improve the care experience of patients and primary care teams. However, vendor policies, inconsistent data storage, and other data-sharing challenges have made EHRs and other digital health tools a major source of clinician burnout. This fourth webinar in a series recommends a set of actions to improve digital health for primary care, so clinicians can seamlessly access information and deliver the right care at the right time.

Addressing Justice in Transportation
June 28
Environmental justice has historically been a challenge in the transportation industry. This webinar will highlight case studies focused on serving communities affected by past environmental injustice. Presenters will discuss several communities displaced or cut off from economic opportunities due to highway construction. They will also provide solutions that can restore, revitalize, and reconnect the affected communities.

Accountability: Implementing High-Quality Primary Care
June 29
Without accountability, it is difficult to achieve high-quality primary care in the U.S. No federal agency currently has oversight of primary care, no dedicated research funding is available, and current measures do not adequately assess the quality of primary care. This fifth and final webinar in a series recommends a set of actions to assign accountability for primary care at the federal level, establish clear and meaningful accountability measures, and create a research agenda to drive continued improvements in primary care.

Addressing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in 21st Century STEMM Organizations
June 29 and 30
This national summit will discuss policies, strategies, and practices for confronting systemic racism, identify ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM settings, and recognize the effect of systemic racism on the careers of individuals belonging to racial and ethnic groups that are historically underrepresented in the STEMM workforce.

Reports Scheduled for Release in June
Release dates for the following consensus reports and proceedings from the National Academies depend on successful completion of the review process and publishing schedules. Reporters who would like to be notified when a report is due for release should contact the Office of News and Public Information (e-mail news@nas.edu) and ask to be placed on a contact list.

Cybersecurity Workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration
This report examines the Federal Aviation Administration’s cybersecurity workforce challenges, reviews its current strategy, and recommends ways to strengthen the workforce, including consideration of its size, quality, and diversity.

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