Illuminating the Path: Equity and Affordability in Healthcare
November 20th, 2025
The UNH Institute for Health Policy and Practice hosted its Health Law and Policy Symposium, Illuminating the Path: Equity and Affordability in Healthcare, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of equitable and affordable healthcare. Like navigating a cave, the event invited policymakers, practitioners, and advocates to examine challenges, uncover opportunities, and illuminate the path forward toward collaboration and clarity.
We were honored to feature Dr. Lucy Hodder, Director of Health and Life Sciences Law at UNH School of Law and Health Law and Policy, as our main speaker.
View Dr. Lucy Hodder’s slides: Changing the Mindset: Why are health costs so high? Where are our best opportunities for change?
Additional Highlights:
Deborah Fournier, Director of Health Law and Policy, facilitated an engaging and dynamic panel discussion featuring executive leadership from the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This conversation brought together diverse perspectives on health equity, legal frameworks, and policy innovation, sparking meaningful dialogue and actionable ideas for the future.
Panelists included:
- Patricia Tilley, Associate Commissioner, NH DHHS, Senior Executive Team
- Melissa St. Cyr, Chief Legal Officer, NH DHHS, Senior Executive Team
- Morissa Henn, Deputy Commissioner, NH DHHS, Senior Executive Team
Visual Highlights:
Graphic recording was provided by Kate Crary, Project Director at the Institute for Health Policy and Practice, capturing key themes and insights in a visually compelling way.
Graphic recording was provided by Kate Crary, Project Director at the Institute for Health Policy and Practice, capturing key themes and insights in a visually compelling way.
All Materials:
- Illuminating the Path: Equity and Affordability in Healthcare, Deborah Fournier, Director, Health Law and Policy
- Changing the Mindset: Why are health costs so high? Where are our best opportunities for change? Professor Lucy Hodder, Director, Health Law and Life Sciences
- More to come!
