Mentor, OH — On 9/17/24, over 150 community members gathered for an impactful Access to Healthcare Town Hall, where critical issues surrounding healthcare access, affordability, and innovation were discussed. The event, held at Tall Oaks in Kirtland Ohio, featured presentations from renowned industry professionals, Randy Carver, Dr. Rich Berry, and Kathy Cavin.

The town hall aimed to address the ongoing challenges faced by individuals and families when accessing quality healthcare, especially considering current economic conditions, policy shifts, and healthcare industry changes. Each of the three speakers brought a unique perspective to the conversation, offering insights and actionable strategies for improving healthcare accessibility for all.

Randy Carver and Carver Financial Services Inc. hosted the town hall event. Randy is the President and Founder of Carver Financial Services and a Raymond James Financial Services registered principal. Randy and his team manage more than $2.9 Billion for clients globally. 

Dr. Rich Berry, a leading physician and healthcare advocate, addressed the medical community’s perspective on the barriers to healthcare access co-sponsored this event.  Access to quality healthcare is key to quality of life – and even saving lives. Yet for many, getting an appointment can take weeks or even months.  Dr. Berry’s presentation addressed questions on who to rethink your approach to healthcare access.  

Kathy Carvin has established a reputation as a knowledgeable and dedicated insurance agent over the course of more than 13 years. She specializes in helping individuals navigate the complexities of health insurance and specifically Medicare with a commitment to providing solutions tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. She addressed questions on Health, Medicare and supplemental insurance. 

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where attendees raised important questions regarding local healthcare initiatives, insurance coverage issues, and the future of healthcare reform. Many participants praised the speakers for their informative presentations and left feeling more empowered to advocate for better healthcare access in their own communities.

Randy Carver commented, “The Access to Healthcare Town Hall marks an important step forward in raising awareness and promoting actionable change within the local community. Future town hall events are planned to address other key issues.”

The event was recorded and will be available for viewing on the Carver Financial Services website at https://carverfinancialservices.com/resources/our-videos/

Randy Carver and his team may be reached at (440) 974-0808 or randy.carver@carverfinancialservices.com

Dr. Berry may be reached at (440_ 655-8017 or https://www.maplehealthdpc.com/

Raymond James is not affiliated with Dr. Berry or Kathy Carvin.

Randy Carver, CRPC®, CDFA®, is the president and founder of Carver Financial Services, Inc., and is also a registered principal with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Carver Financial Services, Inc., was established in 1990 with the vision of making people’s lives better — clients, team and community. With this mission, Carver Financial Services has grown to be one of the largest independent financial services offices in the country, holding $2.9 billion in assets for clients globally, as of August 31, 2024.