Health and Wealth: COVID-19, Inequality, and the Need for Reform Mon., July 13, 2020 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Summer of Social Impact Virtual Webinar 1307 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States As health care providers struggle to provide critical care to COVID-19 patients, and public and private insurers struggle with an uncertain economy and unpredictable health care needs, 2020 has been a stress test for a patchwork health care sector. Rising disparities in economic opportunity, education, housing, health care, and more have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and brought into sharp relief in the protests sparked by the brutal killing of George Floyd. Join Dean Katherine Baicker, Professor David Meltzer, and Associate Professor Damon Jones for an in-depth look at inequalities in our health care system and our economy, and what can be done to alleviate the burden for those in greatest need. Registration is free but required- RSVP Recent News More news Q&A: Assistant Professor Erin Kelley on Her Work in Program Evaluation, International Development, and With the World Bank Wed., July 09, 2025 University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., July 08, 2025 Provost Katherine Baicker Appointed Emmett Dedmon Distinguished Service Professor Thu., July 03, 2025