Big Beautiful Bill: What Should We Do Now?

Welcome back, dear colleague!

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Rishi Manchanda , physician, health justice leader, and founder of HealthBegins, as we reflect on the recent passage of H.R. 1, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” and its implications for the fight for health equity.

In this second edition of the Courageous Conversations, we’ll discuss the recent #EmptyPlatesProtest, explore what it accomplished, and talk candidly about how we move forward even when short-term outcomes fall short of our hopes.

Together, we’ll ask:

• What lessons can we take from this moment?

• How do we regroup and stay grounded in the work?

• What does it look like to keep pushing when harmful systems don’t seem to budge?

Dr. Manchanda brings decades of experience at the intersection of medicine, public health, and organizing. As the CEO of HealthBegins and a longtime educator and advocate, his insights offer both strategic clarity and inspiration for clinicians navigating complex systems.

This is more than a debrief. It’s a call to regroup, recommit, and reimagine what’s possible, even when the road ahead feels steep.

Whether you’re a clinician, organizer, advocate, or ally, you have a role to play in what comes next.

📅 When: Tuesday, July 22nd
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM ET
📍 Where: Live on Zoom (registration link below)