Dr. Elena V. Rios
President, National Hispanic Health Foundation
Dr. Elena V. Rios is currently the President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, where she leads initiatives focused on advancing educational and research efforts to improve the health of Hispanic communities. In addition to her leadership role at the Foundation, Dr. Rios serves on several high-impact boards and committees, including the Better Medicare Alliance, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, NIH Advisory Committee for Research on Women's Health, VA Academic Affiliates Advisory Committee, Centene Health Policy Advisory Committee, and the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Hispanic Advisory Council. She is also actively involved with the American College of Physicians, the New York Academy of Medicine, and the Society of Medical Administrators.
Previously, Dr. Rios served as the President & CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), where she represented over 50,000 Hispanic physicians in the U.S. She has been a trailblazer in advocating for health equity, earning numerous accolades throughout her career, including recognition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Congressional Caucuses. In 2022 and 2023, Washingtonian magazine named Dr. Rios among the Top 500 policy influencers in Washington, DC.
Dr. Rios holds a BA in Human Biology/Public Administration from Stanford University, an MSPH from the UCLA School of Public Health, and an MD from the UCLA School of Medicine. She has also received honorary degrees in Science from Lehman College and in Law from Wayne State University.
Panel Information
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
11:00 AM EST
Reimagining the Future of Latino Health: From Prevention to Treatment
Across the country, many Latino communities face health inequities in medication access, affordability, and adherence, worsened by policies that increase out-of-pocket costs and contribute to overall worse health outcomes. This discussion will focus on how Latinas and Latinos navigate these challenges, with particular attention to chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes, as well as women’s health issues such as reproductive care and maternal health. With Medicaid cuts impacting access to care, we'll explore innovative strategies, including culturally tailored healthcare, family-centered diabetes management, and targeted interventions.
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