*Note* – This is an external event, not hosted by UCLA, which may be of interest to our community.
Join the next edition of the Clean Air Conversations webinar series, Extreme Heat, Air Quality & Healthcare! This essential conversation will explore how climate-driven challenges in California are reshaping healthcare utilization, drawing on the recent joint study by Milliman and Blue Shield of California titled How extreme heat and poor air quality impact healthcare utilization among insured Californians. Speakers will explore alarming insights into the real-world effects of extreme heat and deteriorating air quality on insured populations across the state.
This webinar will walk you through the study’s rigorous methodology, its data sources, and the key findings on how extreme heat and poor air quality are affecting healthcare utilization in California. Speakers will discuss the broader implications of these trends for healthcare planning, policy development, and climate resilience. You’ll also hear actionable recommendations, grounded in actuarial and healthcare expertise, that can help guide solutions at the intersection of health, climate, and policy.