Healthcare Professional Recognized for their contributions to the industry.

Washington, DC: National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) in association with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Institute for Diversity, has completed its first ever 40 Under 40 Summit connected to the NMQF Leadership summit which is in its 16th year. This summit was the gathering of the 40 Healthcare professionals recognized for their achievements in the health industry. The summit was held at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health in Washington, DC. and featured three distinguished experts and powerful names in the healthcare profession. Gary Puckrein, PhD, Joia Crear-Perry, MD, and Donna Christensen, MD were all in attendance to both provide their expertise as well as listen to the ideas of the group of 40 under 40.

NMQF CEO Gary Puckrein, PhD who is known for working tirelessly for communities in the area of medicine and healthcare, as well as a guest speaker at this inaugural event said “It is an honor to recognize these professionals who are leading us into the future of healthcare as well as defend a quality healthcare future for all. This is the beginning of a lifetime of work borne out of the mission of the National Minority Quality Forum: to improve the quality and safety of health care for the entire U.S. population,”

Joia Crear-Perry, MD founder and President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) had this to say about the event. “I am inspired to see how this award has grown into such a meaningful pillar of what we all, as healthcare professionals let alone people, should be striving for. Adding a summit where the awardees can come together from all over the country and share their ideas about the future is an incredible opportunity and I look forward to watching it grow as well as how it will impact all our futures.”

“To be given the privilege of not only attending this incredible event but to be asked to talk to my experience from my career is truly an honor. The attendees at the 40 Under 40 Summit made it clear that we have people ready to keep working toward quality healthcare for everyone. Something I truly believe in.” said former member of Congress and Chair of CBC Health Braintrust Donna Christensen, MD.

About National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF): The NMQF aims to assist health-care providers, professionals, administrators, researchers, policy makers, community, and faith-based organizations in delivering appropriate health care to minority communities. This assistance must be based on science, research, and analysis that lead to the effective organization and management of system resources to improve the quality and safety of health care for the entire U.S. population, including minorities.

About the American Hospital Association (AHA): The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Through their representation and advocacy activities, AHA ensures that members’ perspectives and needs are heard and addressed in national health policy development, legislative and regulatory debates, and judicial matters.