Milken Institute
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- 50 min
Inner-City and Rural Health Care: Bridging the Gap in Access to Services
Dan Diamond, Jehan El-Bayoumi, Jewel Mullen, Raul Pino, Laquandra Nesbitt
A multi-disciplinary panel of health officials and academic leaders graded current efforts to address health disparities as mixed, noting that while national perception has shifted to view these gaps as systemic societal failures, tangible progress remains slow due to a continued reliance on individual behavior change rather than structural interventions. The discussion identified economic inequality, provider homogeneity, and profit-driven resource consolidation as primary drivers of the disparity gap, particularly in Washington D.C. where high medical density fails to bridge the massive income divide between wards. To rectify these issues, experts proposed establishing dedicated health equity offices, adopting community-led prioritization frameworks to prevent research extraction, and redirecting public resources like the Housing Trust Fund to avoid spatially concentrating poverty.
- 51 min
Toward a Healthier Workplace: The Business Case for Public Health
Ryan Shadrick Wilson, John Agwunobi, Steve Burd, Jeffrey Levi, Mark Wagar
A panel of industry leaders including Steve Bird, representing Safeway and Herbalife, advocates for a strategic shift from participation-based wellness to outcome-driven healthcare models to address the trillion-dollar burden of chronic diseases. These organizations demonstrate that linking premium incentives directly to health results can significantly lower obesity rates and improve chronic disease management while simultaneously reducing turnover and fostering community-wide health culture. The consensus emphasizes that sustainable reform requires decoupling care from fee-for-service payment structures, investing in early prevention, and creating a supportive ecosystem that extends from the workplace into the broader community.
- 47 min
The Economic Impact of Chronic Disease
Ross DeVol, Nancy Brown, Neal Kaufman, Kristen Miranda, Hugh Waters, Otis Webb Brawley
The Milken Institute convened health leaders and researchers to address the escalating economic and human toll of chronic diseases, emphasizing that 80% of cardiovascular conditions and rising cancer rates are preventable through lifestyle changes and systemic reform. Speakers highlighted stark disparities linked to education and income while detailing how policy interventions, such as Medicaid expansion and Accountable Care Organizations, can reduce waste and improve early detection. The session concluded with a unified call to shift from fee-for-service models to patient-centric strategies that leverage digital tools and early education to extend healthy life years rather than merely treating illness.
- 1h 22m
Imperial Gamble: Putin, Ukraine, and the New Cold War
Putin, Marvin Kalb, Jerrold Green, Gerald Greene
The 19th Annual Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton, moderated by Gerald Greene and featuring journalist Marvin Kalb, presents a comprehensive analysis of Vladimir Putin's psychological drivers and Russia's strategic miscalculations in Syria and Ukraine. Kalb argues that Western diplomatic failures, particularly regarding NATO expansion, exacerbated Russian resentment while revealing the fragility of Putin's grip on power amidst a crumbling economy and severe internal societal decay. The event concludes with a critique of the modern media's inability to hold leadership accountable and recommends immersive literary study of works like *Imperial Gamble* to better understand the historical and cultural narratives underpinning the conflict between Russia and the West.
- 1h 45m
Priced out: Can high-density housing solve the affordability crisis? (KPCC Forum Series)
Dana Cuff, Ed DeMarco, Larry Gross, William K. Huang, Jeff Schaffer, Josie Huang, John Cohn, Kevin Clowden, Bill Davis, Josie Wong, Bill Huang
Co-presented by KPCC and the Milken Institute, the "Rescuing the California Dream" forum series convened experts to address Southern California's severe housing affordability crisis, noting that 30% of households cannot afford a median home amidst a deficit of 527,000 affordable units. Panelists identified root causes such as restrictive zoning, decimated state funding, and the exploitation of the Ellis Act, while proposing solutions including CEQA reform, adaptive reuse of vacant buildings, and transit-oriented development to increase density without relying solely on high-rises. The event concludes with a summary panel at the December Milken Institute California Summit, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive state-level strategy to prevent deepening economic segregation and to ensure no net loss of existing affordable housing.
- 1h 29m
The Indentured Class: The Social Costs of Student Debt (KPCC Forum Series)
Debbie Cochrane, Maureen McRae Goldberg, Devon Graves, Perry Wong, Melanie Sill, Matt Horton, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, Shane Bush, Inez Bush, Dustin Davis, Michael Hopper, Rabbi Jason Rosner, Caroline, Jennifer Childress, Bob Deutsch, Amber Carter, Ramon
Co-presented by KPCC and the Milken Institute, the "Rescuing the California Dream" series convenes experts including Melanie Sill, Debbie Cochran, and Perry Wong to examine the economic impact of soaring student debt on Southern California's workforce and social stability. Panelists detailed alarming statistics, such as the 99% of borrowers owing under $100,000 and the severe default rates at for-profit institutions, while discussing structural barriers like the lack of bankruptcy protections and the "brain drain" of educated workers fleeing high-cost living areas. The dialogue concluded with policy recommendations ranging from expanded income-driven repayment plans and institutional risk-sharing models to mandatory financial literacy education, aiming to shift the focus from merely reporting problems to enacting concrete solutions for an affordable future.
- 1h 2m
2015 CA Summit - Rescuing the California Dream: Policies for an Affordable Future
Evelyn Larrubia, Sean Burton, Scott Laurie, Manuel Pastor, Van Ton-Quinlivan
Speakers Scott Laurie, Manuel Pastor, and Sean Burton characterize Los Angeles as the nation's least affordable rental market, where severe supply constraints and regulatory hurdles have severed the link between housing production and growing household demand. Panelists identify critical bottlenecks including a collapse in construction activity, the wealth-exclusionary impacts of Proposition 13, and a shifting labor market that leaves high school graduates without viable employment pathways. To address these crises, the experts advocate for a coordinated cross-sector strategy integrating community college workforce training, streamlined entitlement processes for density, and proactive business leadership to stabilize wages and housing access.
- 1h 12m
2015 CA Summit - Perception vs. Reality: Is California Business Friendly?
Eric Garcetti, Michael Milken, John Chiang, Donna Davis, Steven Mnuchin
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and panelists highlighted the city's transformation into a global model for economic growth, driven by streamlined permitting processes, a $25 million Bolloré Group investment, and record job creation in sectors ranging from aerospace to digital media. While the event celebrated LA's surge to the second-largest U.S. financial hub and its status as the world's top green technology incubator, speakers also confronted critical challenges including high real estate costs, housing unaffordability, and a regressive tax structure that threatens to drive out talent. Forward-looking recommendations centered on creating a digital one-stop shop for business compliance and leveraging the city's diverse demographics to capture international markets.
- 1h 18m
2015 CA Summit - Water: Protecting California’s Lifeline
Kevin Klowden, Martin Adams, Paula Landis, Carlos Riva, Kelly Sanders, Lester Snow
Facing its driest five-year period in five centuries, California is mobilizing $7.4 billion from Proposition 1 to modernize aging infrastructure and reduce reliance on collapsing snowpack while addressing seismic risks to its water conveyance systems. State agencies and private entities are implementing diverse strategies ranging from the Carlsbad desalination plant to direct potable reuse, though these investments must navigate complex energy dependencies and insufficient groundwater metering. Ultimately, the state is transitioning from a 100-year-old management philosophy to a sustainable model that integrates local self-reliance, market mechanisms, and aggressive conservation to ensure water security for its 300,000 residents currently lacking safe drinking water.
- 1h 2m
2015 CA Summit - Building Better People Movers: The Future of Transportation in California
Laura Nelson, Tony Canova, Brian Kelly, Rob Lloyd, Tara Roth, Julie Schoenfeld
California is implementing a comprehensive transportation transformation that shifts from highway expansion to corridor-focused strategies integrating dynamic pricing, cap-and-trade revenue, and massive investments in high-speed rail and electric vehicle infrastructure. State officials and industry leaders, including Governor Jerry Brown and representatives from Hyperloop Technologies, are advancing aggressive targets for 1.5 million EVs and new transit projects while navigating regulatory frameworks for autonomous vehicles and public-private partnerships. Despite challenges such as funding timelines for the Purple Line extension and the competitive race between high-speed rail and Hyperloop for the Los Angeles-San Francisco corridor, the state continues to prioritize multimodal connectivity to reduce emissions and accommodate over 80% of transit riders who lack personal vehicles.
- 44 min
2015 CA Summit - Powering California’s Economy: A Conversation with John S. Watson
John S. Watson, Brian Sullivan
John Watson outlines a severe global energy downturn driven by oversupply and resilient U.S. shale production, projecting hydrocarbons will still satisfy 75% of energy demand two decades from now. He critically contrasts this reality with California's restrictive regulatory environment, arguing that high costs, environmental mandates, and inefficient policies are driving corporate out-migration and stifling economic growth despite the state's status as a major energy and agricultural hub. While detailing Chevron's strategic focus on cost discipline and specific international LNG projects, Watson advocates for nuclear and natural gas expansion over current subsidy structures to achieve effective carbon abatement without undermining economic stability.
- 1h 0m
2015 CA Summit - Honing California’s Edge in Technology and Entertainment
Jane Wells, Beatriz Acevedo, John Bolton, Jason Kirk, Chris Williams
This discussion analyzes the Los Angeles digital media ecosystem, highlighting its unique blend of entertainment infrastructure and emerging technology sectors where companies like Maker Studios, Flippagram, and MeToo operate alongside traditional aerospace giants. Key outcomes include the strategic acquisition of Maker Studios by Disney to capture millennial audiences, the pivot of Zephyr toward B2B rights management, and the significant challenge of recruiting engineering talent in a region historically dominated by creative figures. Furthermore, the event outlines future growth vectors in virtual reality and mobile video monetization while addressing critical hurdles such as H-1B visa restrictions and the need for culturally diverse content strategies.
- 1h 0m
2015 CA Summit - Opening the Golden Gate: Strategies to Attract Foreign Direct Investment
Curtis S. Chin, Caroline Beteta, Juan Carlos Briseño, Sonnet Hui, Brian Peck, John Scull
Leading experts and officials convened to address California's status as the top U.S. recipient of foreign direct investment while confronting rising competition and regulatory hurdles such as CEQA and restrictive visa policies. Panelists from government, venture capital, and real estate sectors, including Hazen's Group and Visit California, emphasized the critical need for infrastructure upgrades, federal immigration reform, and unified regional branding to sustain economic growth. The dialogue highlighted specific opportunities to deepen ties with Mexico and China through enhanced student exchanges and strategic public-private partnerships, aiming to translate tourism demand into tangible manufacturing and technology investments.
- 1h 5m
2015 CA Summit - Notice to Proceed: Clearing a Path for Infrastructure Financing
Dale Bonner, Samara Barend, Teveia Barnes, Marc Levine, Dean Palumbo
A panel of California Assemblymember Mark Levine, I-Bank official Tavia Barnes, and industry leaders from AECOM and Plenary addressed the state's $64 billion infrastructure maintenance gap and the political hurdles hindering effective public-private partnerships. The discussion highlighted the need for legislative reforms to accelerate project timelines, the adoption of innovative financing tools like third-party verification and tax-exempt bonds, and the potential of technology to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. Speakers emphasized that while local agencies are successfully leveraging private capital for delivery, the state must overcome risk aversion and bureaucratic delays to meet the 2.5% GDP investment benchmark required for adequate infrastructure growth.
- 1h 2m
2015 CA Summit - Fostering Innovation to Improve Health Care
Ross DeVol, Donald Crane, Ed Hernandez, Richard Merkin, Kristen Miranda, Art Torres
Leading health stakeholders convened to address California's critical healthcare challenges, including a bifurcated payment system introduced by the 2015 MACRA law and the accelerating market consolidation among insurers like Blue Shield and Anthem. Panelists highlighted that while innovations such as the Heritage Health Prize and joint data exchanges offer promise, systemic barriers like low Medi-Cal reimbursement rates and a 300% pay disparity between specialists and primary care providers continue to drive costs and exacerbate workforce shortages. The discussion concluded that without shifting from volume-based to value-based models and addressing demographic disparities in Covered California enrollment, unchecked consolidation may force government rate regulation to protect consumers.