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GSA Policy Series

  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    Policy Series: Health and Aging Policy Fellows: Linking Policy and Practice to Benefit Older People
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Maureen Henry, JD, PhD (she/her/hers) – Columbia University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Jonathan E. Cohen, JD MPhil (he/him/his) – University of Southern California
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Maria Torroella Carney, MD (she/her/hers) – Northwell Health
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Benjamin Springgate, MD, MPH, FACP (he/him/his) – LSU Health - New Orleans
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW, FGSA (she/her/hers) – University of Maryland Baltimore County
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Brystana G. Kaufman, PhD (she/her/hers) – Duke University
    Interdisciplinary
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    1 - Aging and Foreign Policy: Experiencing the Global Track of the Health and Aging Policy Fellowship
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Jonathan E. Cohen, JD MPhil (he/him/his) – University of Southern California
    Interdisciplinary
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    2 - Care Plan Inventory and Assessment—A Means to Learn More About CMS
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Maria Torroella Carney, MD (she/her/hers) – Northwell Health
    Interdisciplinary
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    3 - Training in Health and Aging Policy Mid Career—Reflecting on a Potential Inflection Point
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Benjamin Springgate, MD, MPH, FACP (he/him/his) – LSU Health - New Orleans
    Interdisciplinary
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    4 - Insights From a HAPF Alumnus on Aging Policy Advocacy in Social Work
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW, FGSA (she/her/hers) – University of Maryland Baltimore County
    Interdisciplinary
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    5 - Improving the Value of Serious Illness Care
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Brystana G. Kaufman, PhD (she/her/hers) – Duke University
    Interdisciplinary
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
    ESPO and Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section Symposium: Law as a Determinant of Health: A Social Justice Lens to Impactful Policy Engagement
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Sara Bybee, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers) – University of Utah
    Co-Chair: Kexin Yu, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers) – Oregon Health & Science University
    Discussant: Rita B. Choula, MA (she/her/hers) – AARP
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Sara Bybee, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers) – University of Utah
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Lindsey Smith, PhD, MPP (she/her/hers) – Oregon Health & Science University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Patricia M. D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
    1 - A Life Course Approach to Identifying Eviction Laws Affecting Older Adults and Historically Marginalized Groups
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Sara Bybee, PhD, LCSW (she/her/hers) – University of Utah
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
    2 - Beyond Redlining: Law, Property Values, Racial Inequities, and LTSS
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Lindsey Smith, PhD, MPP (she/her/hers) – Oregon Health & Science University
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
    3 - Meaningful Lives for All As We Age: Policy and Advocacy Perspectives From the GSA Policy Team
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Patricia M. D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
    Policy Series: Strategies to Frame Our Public Policy Work
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Patricia M. D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Co-Chair: Julie R. Schoen, JD (she/her/hers) – Keck School of Medicine at USC
    Discussant: Hannah Albers (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Patricia M. D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Julie Ober Allen, PhD, MPH (she/her/hers) – University of Oklahoma
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
    1 - Strategies to Frame Our Public Policy Work
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Patricia M. D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Wednesday, Nov 8th
    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
    2 - Policy Series: Positive Experiences of Aging and Health: Complementary Evidence From Two Studies
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Julie Ober Allen, PhD, MPH (she/her/hers) – University of Oklahoma
    Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • Thursday, Nov 9th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    Policy Series: A Secure Retirement for Older Women
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Brian W. Lindberg, MMHS (he/him/his) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Co-Chair: Cindy Hounsell, JD (she/her/hers) – Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER)
    Panelist: Hector Ortiz, PhD – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Thursday, Nov 9th
    12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
    Policy Series: Aging and Health Policy Update: A View From Washington
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Brian W. Lindberg, MMHS (he/him/his) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Discussant: Patricia M. D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Panelist: Andrew MacPherson – Healthsperien
    Panelist: Robert Blancato, MPA – Elder Justice Coalition
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Thursday, Nov 9th
    4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
    Policy Series: Building Trust, Addressing Burnout and Expanding the Direct Care Workforce; The 2022 Report to DHSS and Congress
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP (she/her/hers) – Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Discussant: Brian W. Lindberg, MMHS (he/him/his) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Joan Weiss, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN (she/her/hers) – Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP (she/her/hers) – Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Teri Kennedy, PhD, MSW, ACSW, FGSA, FNAP (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Thursday, Nov 9th
    4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
    1 - Workforce Challenges During Covid-19
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Joan Weiss, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN (she/her/hers) – Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Thursday, Nov 9th
    4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
    2 - 2022 Report Summary
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP (she/her/hers) – Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Thursday, Nov 9th
    4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
    3 - 2022 Report Recommendations and Implementation
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Teri Kennedy, PhD, MSW, ACSW, FGSA, FNAP (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    Policy Series: Let's Connect: Linking Research to Policy in Family Caregiving
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Lauren Bangerter, PhD (she/her/hers) – Medstar Health
    Co-Chair: Michael Wittke, BSW, MPA (he/him/his) – National Alliance for Caregiving
    Discussant: Fawn Cothran, PhD RN GCNS-BC FGSA (she/her/hers) – National Alliance for Caregiving
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Ranak Trivedi, PhD (she/her/hers) – Stanford University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Beth Fields, PhD, OTR/L, BCG (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Heidi Donovan, PhD, RN (she/her/hers) – University of Pittsburgh
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    1 - Leveraging a Behemoth: Translating VA Family Caregiver Research to Policy and Practice
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Ranak Trivedi, PhD (she/her/hers) – Stanford University
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    2 - Targeting and Approaching Legislatures to Support Family Caregiving: Lessons Learned
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Beth Fields, PhD, OTR/L, BCG (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    3 - A Novel National Family Caregiver Advocacy Training Program: Lessons Learned
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Heidi Donovan, PhD, RN (she/her/hers) – University of Pittsburgh
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
    Policy Series: The Moving Forward Nursing Home Coalition: Nursing Home Reform and the Residents' Goals, Preferences, and Priorities
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Tara L. McMullen, PhD, MPH – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Co-Chair: Tetyana Shippee, PhD, FGSA (she/her/hers) – University of Minnesota
    Discussant: Howard B. Degenholtz, PhD, FGSA (he/him/his) – University of Pittsburgh
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Tara L. McMullen, PhD, MPH – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Tonya J. Roberts, PhD, RN (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN (she/her/hers) – Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Gregory L. Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FIAHSI – Columbia University
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
    1 - Measuring Goals, Priorities, and Preferences: Reform Efforts for Transparency and Empowerment
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Tara L. McMullen, PhD, MPH – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
    2 - Identifying, Developing, and Implementing Care Plans Consistent with Goals, Priorities, and Preferences
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Tonya J. Roberts, PhD, RN (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
    3 - The Moving Forward Nursing Home Coalition: A Call to Action to Support Nursing Home Reform
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN (she/her/hers) – Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
    4 - Moving Forward Toward Deploying Health Information Technology in all US Nursing Facilities
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Gregory L. Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FIAHSI – Columbia University
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Friday, Nov 10th
    4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
    Policy Series: Interdisciplinary Public Policy Discussion Session
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: George E. Taffet, FGSA (he/him/his) – Houston Methodist Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine
    Discussant: Brian W. Lindberg, MMHS (he/him/his) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Panelist: Carol Shively, PhD – Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Panelist: Roger O'Sullivan, PhD, FGSA, MFPH – Institute of Public Health
    Panelist: Joann M. Montepare, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE (she/her/hers) – Lasell University
    Panelist: Kexin Yu, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers) – Oregon Health & Science University
    Panelist: Raya E. Kheirbek, MD, MPH, FGSA (she/her/hers) – University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Panelist: Max Zubatsky, PhD, LMFT (he/him/his) – Saint Louis University
    Interdisciplinary
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    Presidential Symposium: Impact of Discriminatory Policies on LGBTQ+ Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being and How to Combat Them
    Location: Florida Ballroom IV Marriott
    Chair: Jung Kwak, PhD, FGSA, MSW (she/her/hers) – University of Texas at Austin
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Em Balkan, MSW (they/them/theirs) – Brown University School of Public Health
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Rajean Moone, PhD, LNHA, LALD, FGSA (he/him/his) – University of Minnesota
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Nik M. Lampe, PhD (they/them/theirs) – University of South Florida
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    1 - Receipt of Gender-Affirming Surgery Among Medicare Beneficiaries
    Location: Florida Ballroom IV Marriott
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Em Balkan, MSW (they/them/theirs) – Brown University School of Public Health
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    2 - LGBTQ Aging Paradox: Needing While Avoiding Long-Term Services and Supports
    Location: Florida Ballroom IV Marriott
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Rajean Moone, PhD, LNHA, LALD, FGSA (he/him/his) – University of Minnesota
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    3 - Faith, Social Support, and End-of-Life Care Preparation Among LGBTQ+ Older Adults
    Location: Florida Ballroom IV Marriott
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Nik M. Lampe, PhD (they/them/theirs) – University of South Florida
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
    Policy Series: Public Health and Aging Policy: Experience of 2023 GSA Summer Policy Interns
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Patricia M. D'Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP (she/her/hers) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Discussant: Brian W. Lindberg, MMHS (he/him/his) – The Gerontological Society of America
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Alisha R. Thompson, MSW (she/her/hers) – Louisiana State University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Bailee Brekke (she/her/hers) – Miami University
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Christina X. Mu, BA (she/her/hers) – University of South Florida
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
    1 - Inside PAHPA: A GSA Policy Intern's Journey to the Intersection of Policy and Preparedness
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Alisha R. Thompson, MSW (she/her/hers) – Louisiana State University
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
    2 - Alzheimer’s Disease and Opportunity for Policy Change
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Bailee Brekke (she/her/hers) – Miami University
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
    3 - Health Equity, Intersectionality, and Climate Change: Public Health Considerations for Research
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Christina X. Mu, BA (she/her/hers) – University of South Florida
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
    Policy Series: Are We There Yet? Measuring Progress in Achieving Policy Goals for Family Caregivers
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Pamela Nadash, PhD, BPhil (she/her/hers) – University of Massachusetts Boston
    Discussant: Rani E. Snyder, MPA (she/her/hers) – The John A. Hartford Foundation
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, MSN – AARP
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Michael Wittke, BSW, MPA (he/him/his) – National Alliance for Caregiving
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Salom M. Teshale, PhD (she/her/hers) – The National Academy for State Health Policy
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Eileen J. Tell, MPH – ET Consulting
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
    1 - The Role of the LTSS Scorecard in Promoting State Accountability for Caregiver Policy
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, MSN – AARP
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
    2 - Implementing a Stakeholder and Policy Map to Track Federal Caregiver Policy Activity
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Michael Wittke, BSW, MPA (he/him/his) – National Alliance for Caregiving
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
    3 - The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers: A State-Level Perspective on Implementation
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Salom M. Teshale, PhD (she/her/hers) – The National Academy for State Health Policy
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
    4 - Using the LTSS State Scorecard to Measure Progress on the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Eileen J. Tell, MPH – ET Consulting
    Social Research, Policy, and Practice
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
    Policy Series: Doctoral Programs in Gerontology: Providing Leadership in Policy and Aging
    Location: Room 109
    Chair: Edward A. Miller, PhD, MPA, FGSA (he/him/his) – University of Massachusetts Boston
    Discussant: Brian Kaskie, PhD – College of Public Health, University of Iowa
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Edward A. Miller, PhD, MPA, FGSA (he/him/his) – University of Massachusetts Boston
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Lindsay J. Peterson, PhD – University of South Florida
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Kathleen H. Wilber, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE – University of South California
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Jennifer M. Kinney, PhD (she/her/hers) – Miami University
    Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
    1 - At the Nexus of Public Policy and Aging: Doctoral Studies in Gerontology at the University of Massachusetts Boston
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Edward A. Miller, PhD, MPA, FGSA (he/him/his) – University of Massachusetts Boston
    Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
    2 - Three Decades of Research Guiding Policy and Policy Guiding Research in Aging at the University of South Florida
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Lindsay J. Peterson, PhD – University of South Florida
    Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
    3 - Lessons From Four Decades in Aging Policy at the University of Southern California: What a Long Fine Trip It's Been
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Kathleen H. Wilber, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE – University of South California
    Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
  • Saturday, Nov 11th
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
    4 - It Works for Us: Bridging the Gap Between Education, Practice, and Policy in Gerontology at Miami University
    Location: Room 109
    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Jennifer M. Kinney, PhD (she/her/hers) – Miami University
    Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education