Held in January, 2025, at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, the ELEVATE Summit proved to be a transformative event focused on improving women’s pain outcomes.

The ELEVATE Summit was a groundbreaking event dedicated to improving women’s pain outcomes. This two-day summit brought together leading experts, researchers, and advocates to explore innovative solutions to address the unique challenges faced by women with pain. The event featured inspiring presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities with patient experts and other experts in the field.

Key topics covered

Shared Decision-Making in Cesarean Anesthesia: Exploring strategies to involve patients actively in choosing anesthesia methods during cesarean deliveries, ensuring decisions align with their preferences and medical needs.

Addressing Health Disparities in Maternal Care: Identifying and implementing approaches to reduce disparities in anesthesia care among diverse populations, emphasizing equitable access and outcomes.

Policymaking and Reimagining Reimbursement Models: Examining policy initiatives and innovative reimbursement structures that incentivize patient-centered anesthesia care, support equitable access, and encourage the integration of shared decision-making practices in cesarean delivery anesthesia.

In the News

ELEVATE Summit Drives Innovation in Women’s Pain Management and Cesarean Anesthesia (Source)