The Aspen Institute 29d ago

This conversation between Aspen Institute Vice President Ruth Katz and Aspen Valley Health CEO Richard Becker, MD, previews topics that will be explored at Aspen Ideas: Health 2026 (June 22-25) and discusses the biggest healthcare challenges and opportunities facing the Roaring Fork Valley today. As part of the conversation, Katz and Dr. Becker discuss a new collaboration: the Aspen Ideas: Health Community Series. This three-part series is designed for Roaring Fork Valley residents with sessions covering topics from the event agenda but tailored to explore issues that hit close to home: longevity, rural healthcare, and wearable health technology. Participants will hear from local and national experts who are working to advance innovative approaches for improving health outcomes. The Aspen Ideas: Health Community Series takes place June 23 and 24, 2026 at the Wheeler Opera House. Public tickets are $25 and go on sale June 11 at wheeleroperahouse.com. For more information about Aspen Ideas: Health, visit https://www.aspenideas.org/health. #AspenIdeasHealth #AspenIdeas