Advocacy Spotlight
Annual Shine Lecture: The Case for Patient and Health Care Advocates
Featuring Heidi B. Kummer, MD, MPH, BCPA
Boston University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights presents the annual Cathy Shine lecture. The lectureship honors the memory of Cathy Shine and her dedication to the rights of all those in need of care. This year’s event featured Dr. Heidi B. Kummer. Heidi is the founder of the independent practice 3C Patient Advocacy and has served as President of the Patient Advocate Certification Board since 2021.
Please find references and resources from Dr. Kummer’s presentation here: www.pacboard.org/shine-lecture/
Speakers:
Heidi B. Kummer, MD, MPH, BCPA
President, Patient Advocate Certification Board
George Annas
William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor, Boston University; Director of the Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights, Boston University School of Public Health
Please visit the Boston University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights webpage about the Annual Shine Lecture for more information about both speakers.
