John McCurry, Jr.
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- Milken Institute56 min
Strategic Advocacy: Persuading People to Care
Cheryl Wu-Dunn, Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller-Rogen, Maria Shriver, Jalissa Alvarado, Liz Simons, Carolyn Gallagher, Margaret Brennan, Carolyn Jungermann Bennett, Jennif, David Levinson, John McCurry, Jr., Nancy Kanwisher, Jr., Martha Minow, Kathy Ireland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Martha Nussbaum
Founded by Cheryl Wu-Dunn and Seth Rogen, Hilarity for Charity leverages comedy to mobilize millennials and young adults, addressing the critical funding gaps and stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease through high-profile political engagement. Simultaneously, organizations like Save the Children and the YWCA focus on distinct yet intersecting crises, utilizing data-driven campaigns to demand early childhood education investments while advocating for human rights to combat the persistent HIV/AIDS crisis and global human trafficking. Collectively, these initiatives employ a multifaceted strategy combining celebrity influence, legislative pressure, and corporate accountability to force systemic change and secure billions in funding for neglected research and social causes.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Health Care Delivery in the 21st Century
Sue Siegel, Annie Lamine, Larry Jamison, Jared Bernstein, Peter Bach, Carolyn Gallagher, Rachel Brathen, Eric Schmidt, David Levinson, David Freeman, Jr., Jared Dillian, Jr., John Keegan, David Kelley, Sue Killey, John McCurry, Jr., John McWhorter
A 2013 industry panel analyzed the intersection of $2 billion in digital health investment, escalating pharmaceutical pricing, and systemic inefficiencies driving healthcare to consume 18% of the U.S. GDP. Key stakeholders discussed how venture capital prioritizes waste reduction over profit while hospital systems increasingly acquire physicians to manage EHR costs and leverage drug discount programs. The discussion concluded by highlighting pilot initiatives like Cincinnati's Healthy Cities, which achieved $200 million in annual savings through care coordination, while projecting a future shift toward outcome-based value models.