At SHARE’s 5th Annual Getting Our Fair SHARE Conference, we’re moving beyond simply naming the crisis and focusing on the solutions. This convening is designed to turn honest dialogue and collective learning into concrete action that advances health equity.

This year’s conference will unpack the deep-rooted issues that continue to strain our healthcare system, especially in these uncertain times. Grounded in four key themes—access to care, financial toxicity, health literacy, and psychosocial impact—we will examine why patients still struggle to receive timely, affordable, understandable, and compassionate care. Our speakers will highlight how these barriers deepen existing disparities, and spotlight real-world, solution-driven approaches, such as navigation support, financial resources, patient education, and peer-led programs, that are leading to measurable progress. Participants will leave with concrete tools, resources, and advocacy strategies that they can put to work immediately for themselves and in their communities.

By bringing together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates from all backgrounds, this conference is building a shared, solution-focused roadmap toward a healthcare system rooted in equity, access, and compassion. Together, we will listen, learn, and take actionable steps toward a more just and inclusive future.