Sessions
8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome Refreshments
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Lunch & Learns
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Lunch will begin at 11:30 am. Speaking Sessions will begin promptly at 12:00 pm.
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Behavioral Health and Medical Costs: Leveraging Innovation for Better OutcomesPresented by
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- Matthew Kinney, Optum
- Robert Nation, Optum
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New Interoperability Solutions to Close Care Gaps and Drive Improved OutcomesPresented by
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- Ben O’Connor, Surescripts, LLC
- Emelie Jensen, Surescripts, LLC
- Matt Koehler, Surescripts, LLC
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Delivering Integrated Behavioral Health for Plans, Care Teams, and MembersPresented by
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- Clayton Nicholas, MBA, CredibleMind
- Solome Tibebu, Behavioral Health Tech
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Leveraging Data to Improve Health Equity, Member Engagement and Gaps in CarePresented by
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- Adam Mariano, Esq, MSPH, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
- Carissa Stajnrajh, Emcara Health
- Ken Walters, Community Care Plan
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Reimagining Utilization Management Ecosystems: A Path to CMS Rule CompliancePresented by
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- Daniel Cawood, MCG Health
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Assessing Health Care Program Investments: Key Methods to Measure EffectivenessPresented by
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- Austin Barrington, FSA, MAAA, Milliman, Inc.
- Deana Bell, FSA, MAAA, Milliman, Inc.
- Scott Cohen, MPH, Milliman, Inc.
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Guiding Members to Virtual Care in a System Built for Local Geographic AccessPresented by
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- Nathan Paulsen, MBA, Oshi Health
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Achieving Data-Driven Improvements on Time-Sensitive HEDIS MeasuresPresented by
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- Kate Beck, AVP, Healthfirst
- Autumn Kerr, AVP, Healthfirst
- Steven Berkow, InterSystems
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1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Keynote Sessions
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Welcome
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1:00 pm – 1:40 pm,
The ACA at 15 and the Shifting Landscape of U.S. Health Care
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Learn more about Nancy-Ann DeParle
Nancy-Ann DeParle,Managing Partner & Co-Founder
, Consonance Capital Partners -
Learn more about Mark McClellan, MD, PhD
Mark McClellan, MD, PhD,Director, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
, Duke University -
Learn more about Bruce Japsen
Bruce Japsen,Senior Healthcare Contributor
, Forbes
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Learn more about Nancy-Ann DeParle
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1:40 pm – 2:10 pm,
Bold Moves, Better Care: Advancing Access, Value and Partnerships in Health Care
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Learn more about Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP
Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP,Co-Founder, Black Coalition Against COVID & Co-Founder, Coalition for Trust in Health & Science
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Learn more about Alice Hm Chen MD, MPH
Alice Hm Chen MD, MPH,Chief Health Officer
, Centene Corporation -
Learn more about David J. Brailer, MD, PhD
David J. Brailer, MD, PhD,Executive Vice President, Chief Health Officer & Chief Transformation Officer
, The Cigna Group
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Learn more about Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP
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2:10 pm – 2:20 pm,
Innovation Spotlight
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2:20 pm – 2:50 pm,
Addressing the 2030 Problem to Serve Aging Baby Boomers
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Learn more about Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA
Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA,CEO
, SCAN Group & SCAN Health Plan -
Learn more about Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD
Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD,CEO
, AARP -
Learn more about Vin Gupta, MD, MPA
Vin Gupta, MD, MPA,Managing Director
, Manatt Health Innovation
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Learn more about Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA
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2:50 pm – 3:30 pm,
Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity
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Learn more about Eric J. Topol, MD
Eric J. Topol, MD,Founder & Director, Scripps Research Translational Institute (SRTI); Bestselling Author, "Super Agers" and "Deep Medicine”
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Learn more about Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA
Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA,Globally Recognized Chief Medical Officer, Technologist, & Author, Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness
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Learn more about Eric J. Topol, MD
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
3:35 pm – 4:10 pm
Presentation Theater
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3:35 pm – 3:50 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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3:55 pm – 4:10 pm
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Cancer Care Reimagined: Health Plans Driving Better OutcomesPresented by
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- Alexandra Anderson, Color Health
- Rebecca Miksad, MD, Color Health
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Reducing Costs and Enhancing Quality for the Seriously Ill with AI-Driven CarePresented by
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- Darren Schulte, MD, MPP, Vynca
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
SERIES 1
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Achieving Optimal Health for All Populations in an Evolving Environment
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- Marshall Chin, MD, MPH, University of Chicago Department of Medicine
- Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, National Partnership for Women and Children
- LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, AHIP
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Portfolio Management of AI – Ensuring Strategic Alignment with Enterprise Goals
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- Corinne Stroum, SCAN Health Plan
- Daniel Yang, MD, Kaiser Permanente
- Samantha Burch, AHIP
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Strengthening Primary Care: Assessing Payvider Models for Sustainability
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- Sonny Goyal, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Elif E. Oker, MD, FACEP, Priority Health
- Kate Berry, AHIP
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Future Expansion of Medicare Advantage
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- Mike Hoak, Humana Inc
- Elena Tompkins, Tompkins Strategies, LLC
- Matt Kazan, SCAN Health Plan
- Mark Hamelburg, AHIP
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Elevating Patient, Provider, and Payer Outcomes in an Oncology Medical HomePresented by
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- David Debono, MD, Carelon Health
- Craig Hunter, Carelon
- Anna Miller, Carelon Health
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How Closing Gaps in Communication Leads to Closing Gaps in CarePresented by
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- Steve Gillin, Relay Network
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Beyond Prescriptions: The Value of Personalized Nutrition and Lifestyle Support
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- Anand K. Iyer, PhD, MBA, Welldoc
- Teresa McArthur, MS, RD, CDCES, Cecelia Health
- Lia Rodriguez, MD, FAAP, CVS Healthspire Payor Solutions
- Rick Wenzel, CVS Healthspire Payor Solutions
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Managing Experience in a Volatile Consumer MarketplacePresented by
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- Erwin Cho, Presbyterian Health Plan
- Shawn Smith, Aetna
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5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
SERIES 2
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Leveraging Data to Achieve Whole Person Health
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- Mark Friedberg, MD, MPP, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Edward Sheen, MD, MPH, MBA, L.A. Care Health Plan
- Bryan O. Buckley, DrPh, MPH, MBA, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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Best Practices to Build High-Impact Value-Based Partnerships
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- Alicia Berkemeyer, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Elizabeth Kasper, MSPH, NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Kelly Hubka, RN, BSN, MBA, CPHQ, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
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Reimagining Benefit Design to Deliver Whole-Person Health
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- Scott Burton, Providence Health Plan
- Tracy Watts, Mercer
- Ali Skinner, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.
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Transforming Payment Integrity: The Path to Payment PrecisionPresented by
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- Laika Kayani, Optum Insight
- Paul Root, Optum Insight
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Building Sustainable Primary Care Partnerships for Older Populations
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- Vivek Garg, MD, MBA, CenterWell Senior Primary Care
- Rahul Rajkumar, MD, JD, FACP, Accompany Health
- Laura Fox, MPH, Blue Shield of California
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Ambient Listening GenAI: Optimizing Care Delivery and Member ExperiencePresented by
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Leveraging Data & Evidence-Based Models to Address the Maternal Health CrisisPresented by
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- Marta Bralic Kerns, Pomelo Care
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6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Reception with Solutions Providers
6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
Presentation Theater
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6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
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Helping Prepare Employees for Health Care Costs Now and in RetirementPresented by
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- Todd Berkley, Fidelity Health
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6:40 pm – 6:55 pm
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Using AI-Enhanced Chronic Care to Improve Member OutcomesPresented by
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- David Burdick, Verily
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7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open
8:45 am – 9:15 am
Keynote Sessions
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8:45 am – 9:15 am,
Raising the Bar: Bringing Health Care to the Next Level
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Learn more about Steve Nelson
Steve Nelson,Executive Vice President, CVS Health & President, Aetna
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Learn more about Steve Nelson
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9:15 am – 10:05 am,
Building a More Sustainable Health Care Future
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Learn more about David L. Holmberg
David L. Holmberg,President & Chief Executive Officer
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Learn more about Mike Jones
Mike Jones,President & General Manager, Payer Business Unit
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Learn more about Omar B. Lateef, DO
Omar B. Lateef, DO,President & CEO
, Rush University System for Health and Rush University Medical Center -
Learn more about Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney,President, Alignment Health and Chief Executive Officer, Alignment Health Plan
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Learn more about Lynne Chou O’Keefe
Lynne Chou O’Keefe,Founder & Managing Partner
, Define Ventures
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Learn more about David L. Holmberg
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10:05 am – 10:15 am,
Future Workforce Planning: Clinical Leaders Managing AI-Powered Workflows
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10:15 am – 10:45 am,
Next-Gen Health Care: Disruptive Business Models in Action
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Learn more about Paul Markovich
Paul Markovich,Chief Executive Officer & President
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Learn more about Julie Yoo
Julie Yoo,General Partner
, Andreessen Horowitz
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Learn more about Paul Markovich
10:45 am – 7:15 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 am – 11:30 am
Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
10:50 am – 11:25 am
Presentation Theater
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10:50 am – 11:05 am
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Acing VBC Goals: Closing Gaps in Care Delivery with Enhanced InteroperabilityPresented by
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- Phranil Mehta, Healow
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Improving a Day in the Digital Life: Predicting and Eliminating Member ChurnPresented by
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- David Sterenberg, Whereoware
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11:10 am – 11:25 am
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What’s Holding You Back? Build the Experiences Your Members Expect TodayPresented by
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- Anmol Madan, PhD, RadiantGraph
- Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA
11:40 am – 12:25 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 3
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Obesity in Focus: Intervention Strategies to Improve Outcomes
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- Carolyn Jasik, MD, Verily
- Virginia Kakacek, MD, Health Partners Health Plan
- LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, AHIP
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The Evolving Landscape of Medicaid
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- Shannon M. McMahon, Kaiser Permanente
- Matt Salo, Salo Health Strategies
- Jami Snyder, MA, JSN Strategies, LLC
- Mikal Sutton, AHIP
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Modernizing Demographic Data Standards to Improve Access and Outcomes
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- Rebekah Angove, PhD, Patient Advocate Foundation
- Jessica Little, MS, RD, Civitas Networks for Health
- Danielle Lloyd, MPH, AHIP
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Advancing Value: Transforming Care Delivery TogetherPresented by
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Beyond Compliance: Innovation to Solve Authorizations for GoodPresented by
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- Russ Thomas, Availity
- Matt Cunningham, Availity
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Optimizing Chronic Condition Care: Personalization, Equity and OutcomesPresented by
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- Kia Dunbar-Harris, Sentara Health
- Kevin Masci, PharmD, Omada Health
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The Great Digital Health Pricing Showdown: PEPM vs Claims-Based BillingPresented by
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- Mike Arnold, Hello Heart
- Ed Liebowitz, Solera Health
- Matthew Shilts, Solera Health
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12:25 pm – 1:40 pm
Lunch & Learns
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12:25 pm – 1:40 pm
Lunch will begin at 12:25 pm. Speaking Sessions will begin promptly at 12:50 pm.
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Reimagining Benefit Design to Deliver High-Value Diabetes CarePresented by
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- Arti Masturzo, MD, MBA, CCS Medical
- Eugene E. Wright, Jr., MD, South Piedmont Area Health Education Center
- Jean-Claude Saghbini, Lumeris
- Mark Grippi, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio
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Protecting Newborns From RSV: Opening a Reimbursement PathwayPresented by
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- Richard H. Hughes IV, JD, MPH, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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Quiet the Chaos of Data Overload: Surfacing Actionable Insights within the EHRPresented by
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- Greg LeGrow, athenahealth
- Anna Slattery, Humana
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Improving Mental Health & Workforce Well-Being Through Digital PlatformsPresented by
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Optimize Business Operations by Ensuring Provider Data IntegrityPresented by
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- Parvathy Sashidhar, HealthEdge
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Democratizing Cardiovascular Care: Blending In-Home and Virtual-First CarePresented by
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- Jana Goldberg, MD, FACC, Heartbeat Health
- Ali Khan, MD, MPP, Medicare, Aetna, a CVS Health Company
- Heidi Schwarzwald, MD, MPH, Signify Health
- Meghan Sinclair, Signify Health
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Smarter Utilization Management for Positive Member OutcomesPresented by
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- Eric J. Gratias, MD, FAAP, EviCore by Evernorth
- Ken Silverstein, MD, MBS, EviCore by Evernorth
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Better Networks Require Better Data: Insights from a Survey of Health Plan ExecutivesPresented by
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- Kim Rogers, RN, MBA, Peak Health
- Bob Tavernier, Quest Analytics, LLC
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1:45 pm – 2:25 pm
Dessert Break with Solutions Providers
1:50 pm – 2:25 pm
Presentation Theater
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1:50 pm – 2:05 pm
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Make Your Star Ratings Shine with Adherence-Focused Medication ManagementPresented by
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- Roman Fry, AnewHealth
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Reimagining Health Economics: Actionable Insights from Real World EvidencePresented by
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- Casey Quinn, PhD, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
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2:10 pm – 2:25 pm
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Next Gen Consumer Engagement CapabilitiesPresented by
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- Rajat Puri, Carelon Global Solutions
- Ankur Sehgal, Carelon Global Solutions
- Christiane Shah, Carelon Global Solutions
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2:35 pm – 5:20 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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2:35 pm – 3:20 pm
SERIES 4
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Cross-Industry Collaboration Driving Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
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- Pearl McElfish, PhD, MBA, MS, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences and Research
- Creshelle Nash, MD, MPH, CHIE, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Alicia Berkemeyer, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Powering Primary Care Partnerships: Lessons Learned from a Multi-Payer Collaboration
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- Judy Zerzan-Thul, MD, MPH, Washington State Health Care Authority
- Tory Gildred, LICSW, SUDP, Molina Healthcare of WA
- Chip Howard, Regence
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Interoperability 2.0 - Optimizing API-Based Systems to Power Data Exchange
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- Jason Teeple, Evernorth Health Services
- Patrick Murta, Centene
- Jocelyn Keegan, CVS Health
- Danielle Lloyd, MPH, AHIP
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Beyond the Breach: Fortifying Health Care’s Digital Defenses
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- Kate Musler, Highmark Inc.
- Samantha Burch, AHIP
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Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Next-Gen Care Management AdvantagePresented by
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- Shaun Hardin, PointClickCare
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Transforming Medicare Advantage Member Experiences and EngagementPresented by
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- Tanya Little, Vitality
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Innovative Approaches to Drug Pricing Strategies for Greater Transparency
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- Jeremy Gallus, CVS Health
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The Value of Medicare Advantage
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3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
SERIES 5
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Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes: Partnerships that Drive Community Impact
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- Laurel Soot, MD, Providence Health Plan
- Andrew Renda, MD, MPH, Humana Healthy Horizons
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Strengthening Medicaid Engagement Through Community-Based Collaboration
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- Karen Dale, RN, MSN, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
- Judith Sandalow, Children’s Law Center
- Rachel Munsie, Ounce of Care
- Celia Williams, Kaiser Permanente
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The Future of Post-Acute Care: Technology as a Catalyst for Better Outcomes
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- Cassie Houff, OneHome, a subsidiary of Humana
- Mike Reilly, UPMC Health Plan
- April Young, ADvancing States
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Overcoming Stagnation in VBC: Challenges and OpportunitiesPresented by
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- Meghan Miller, Optum
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Unlocking the Power of Integrated Data: Optimizing Well-Being Program EngagementPresented by
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- John Harrison, WebMD Health Services
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Improving the Member Journey: Simplified Navigation for Better Access and Experience
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- Christopher DeRosa, The Cigna Group
- Morgan Ratcliffe, MHA, Providence Health Plan
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The ROI of Member Trust: How Trust Improves Quality, Retention, and PerformancePresented by
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- Darin Buxbaum, MBA, Wider Circle
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4:25 pm – 5:20 pm
SERIES 6
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Behavioral Health Integration to Expand Access and Improve Care Quality
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- Mike Franz, MD, DFAACAP, FAPA, Regence
- Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, Magellan Health, Inc.
- Kate Berry, AHIP
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Streamlining Prior Authorization through Tech-Enabled Innovations
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- William Giard, Stellarus
- Amy Flaster, MD, Cigna Healthcare
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Innovative Models to Deliver Complex Care to Vulnerable Members
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- Camille Dobson, MPA, ADvancing States
- Eve Gelb, MPH, Gold Coast Health Plan
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Value-Based Innovation to Transform Care Delivery for Vulnerable PopulationsPresented by
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- Kari O’Rourke, Imagine Pediatrics
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Reimagining Behavioral Health: A Platform Model for Outcomes, Access, and ROIPresented by
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- Mill Brown, MD, Spring Health
- Todd Hill, Spring Health
- Gijo Mathew, Spring Health
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Business Case for Engagement: Driving Value Through Consumer Connection
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- Alicia Coronas, Priority Health
- Erwin Cho, Presbyterian Health Plan
- Troy Brice, UCare
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5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Keynote Session
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The AI Revolution in Health Care: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Impact
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Learn more about Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA
Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA,Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School & Senior Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; Author, The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for Everyone
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Learn more about Daniel Yang, MD
Daniel Yang, MD,Vice President, AI & Emerging Technologies
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Learn more about Nworah Ayogu, MD, MBA
Nworah Ayogu, MD, MBA,Head, Healthcare Impact
, Thrive Capital
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Learn more about Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Reception with Solutions Providers
6:20 pm – 7:15 pm
Presentation Theater
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6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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6:40 pm – 6:55 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration and Information Desk Open
8:45 am – 10:10 am
Keynote Sessions
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8:45 am – 9:20 am,
From Advocacy to Action: Elevating the Patient Voice in Health Care
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Learn more about David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc
David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc,Co-Founder & President, Every Cure; Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and Author, Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action
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Learn more about Kathy Giusti
Kathy Giusti,Co-Founder, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation; Author, Fatal to Fearless: 12 Steps to Beating Cancer in a Broken Medical System
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Learn more about Timothy Law, DO, MBA
Timothy Law, DO, MBA,Chief Medical Officer
, Highmark Inc.
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Learn more about David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc
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9:20 am – 9:30 am,
Innovation Spotlight
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9:30 am – 10:10 am,
Investing in Chronic Disease Prevention to Help Americans Achieve Optimal Health
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Learn more about Gary A. Puckrein, PhD
Gary A. Puckrein, PhD,President & Chief Executive Officer
, National Minority Quality Forum -
Learn more about Marisa Rogers, MD, MPH
Marisa Rogers, MD, MPH,Chief Medical Officer
, Oak Street Health, a CVS Health company -
Learn more about Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella
Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella,Chief Medical Officer
, Teladoc Health -
Learn more about Andrea Willis, MD, MPH
Andrea Willis, MD, MPH,Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee -
Learn more about LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH
LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH,Senior Vice President & Chief Health Officer
, AHIP
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Learn more about Gary A. Puckrein, PhD
10:10 am – 1:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
10:10 am – 11:00 am
Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Influencer Series
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Designing Health Care Infrastructure to Support an Aging Population
,With older adults driving increased demand for coordinated, cost-effective care, health plans must rethink infrastructure and benefit design. Speakers in this session will explore strategies to support aging members through preventive care, home-based services, and integrated supports that reduce utilization and enhance quality of life.
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Learn more about Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP
Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP,Chief, Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine and Medical Director, Continuing Care
, Northwell Health -
Learn more about Hyong (Ken) Kim, MD
Hyong (Ken) Kim, MD,Chief Medical Officer
, Alignment Health -
Learn more about Danielle Lloyd, MPH
Danielle Lloyd, MPH,Senior Vice President, Private Market Innovations & Quality Initiatives
, AHIP
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Learn more about Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP
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Advancing Social Prescribing for Health and Wellbeing
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Learn more about Chris Appleton
Chris Appleton,Founder & CEO
, Art Pharmacy
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Learn more about Chris Appleton
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Strategic Opportunities in Employer-Provided Health Care
,As health care costs rise and employee expectations evolve, employers face new challenges and opportunities. Join this session to explore innovations in health plan design, from care navigation and primary care integration to new products, data-driven personalization, and the impact of high-cost drugs like GLP-1s and cell gene therapies. Learn how leading organizations are addressing unmet needs to better support their workforce.
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Learn more about Dan Mendelson
Dan Mendelson,CEO
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Learn more about Bruce Japsen
Bruce Japsen,Senior Healthcare Contributor
, Forbes
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Learn more about Dan Mendelson
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Networking Lunch with Solutions Providers
1:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
SERIES 7
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Improving Transitional Care Services to Close Care Gaps for Medicaid Members
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- Susan Stone, MD, MPH, CHIE, L.A. Care Health Plan
- Amanda Asmus, RN, MSN, MBA, CCM, L.A. Care Health Plan
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Building a Healthier Generation: Health Plans Driving Public Health Impact
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- Eric Berman, MD, Horizon BCBS NJ
- Pamela Schwartz, MPH, Office of Community Health, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals
- Chris Regal, AHIP
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Optimizing Formularies to Improve Adherence and Affordability
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Real-World AI Use Cases - Best Practices to Improve Plan Performance
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- Hyong (Ken) Kim, MD, Alignment Health
- Aisha Rahim, MD, FHM, Johns Hopkins Health Plans JHHP
- Samantha Burch, AHIP
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Harnessing Sensor Intelligence and Remote Data for Predictive, Preventive Care
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- Ricky Bloomfield, MD, Oura
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AI That Delivers Results: Separating Health Care Reality from the HypePresented by
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- Brian Covino, MD, FAAOS, Cohere Health
- Matt Parker, Cohere Health
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1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Closing Wellness Reception AHIP 2025
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Keynote Sessions
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2:00 pm – 2:45 pm,
Food as Medicine: Unlocking the Path to Better Health
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Learn more about Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP
Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP,Food as Medicine (FAM) Program Director
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Learn more about Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH
Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH,Director, Food is Medicine Institute, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
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Learn more about Pamela Schwartz, MPH
Pamela Schwartz, MPH,Executive Director, Community Health
, Office of Community Health, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals -
Learn more about Marc Watkins, MD, MSPH
Marc Watkins, MD, MSPH,Chief Medical Officer, Kroger Health
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Learn more about Dana Thomas, JD
Dana Thomas, JD,Managing Director, Food is Medicine
, The Rockefeller Foundation
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Learn more about Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP
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2:45 pm – 3:30 pm,
The Health of the Nation: Politics, Policy, and the Road Ahead
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Sessions
8:30 am - 7:15 pm Jun 16 • 2025
8:30 am – 6:30 pm
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Registration and Information Desk Open
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Welcome Refreshments
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
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Lunch & Learns
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Lunch will begin at 11:30 am. Speaking Sessions will begin promptly at 12:00 pm.
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Behavioral Health and Medical Costs: Leveraging Innovation for Better Outcomes
Presented by- Speakers
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- Matthew Kinney, Optum
- Robert Nation, Optum
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The growing need to support mental health and substance use disorders among diverse populations is pushing health plans to be more strategic in facilitating access to behavioral health services. Recent innovations have created new opportunities to address both niche and widespread needs. However, plans often struggle to deliver these innovations effectively. Gain insights into sophisticated contracting strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage and successful delivery of behavioral services to members.
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New Interoperability Solutions to Close Care Gaps and Drive Improved Outcomes
Presented by- Speakers
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- Ben O’Connor, Surescripts, LLC
- Emelie Jensen, Surescripts, LLC
- Matt Koehler, Surescripts, LLC
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Health plans often lack the clinical insights and integrations needed to effectively close gaps in care for high-risk members. Providing high quality data and communicating needed actions within provider workflows is essential to improve outcomes. Explore how new interoperability solutions can streamline data exchange to ensure that providers have timely, accurate information to deliver better care, and ultimately improve member outcomes.
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Delivering Integrated Behavioral Health for Plans, Care Teams, and Members
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- Clayton Nicholas, MBA, CredibleMind
- Solome Tibebu, Behavioral Health Tech
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Mental health symptom prevalence remains stubbornly high and is responsible for rising costs and poor quality of life. Although care teams and health plan leaders seek to transform behavioral health access, 3 in 4 members prefer to address symptoms on their own, and those seeking care often don’t know where to start. Join this discussion to explore new integrated behavioral health models to better serve members, and improve navigation and quality outcomes.
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Leveraging Data to Improve Health Equity, Member Engagement and Gaps in Care
Presented by- Speakers
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- Adam Mariano, Esq, MSPH, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
- Carissa Stajnrajh, Emcara Health
- Ken Walters, Community Care Plan
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Member journeys that are informed by members’ social and economic challenges can be further enhanced with targeted, personalized interventions. However, reliable and up-to-date contact data is critical to reach members in order to provide relevant support in an efficient manner. Join this session to learn how health plans can leverage clean contact data to reduce communication and care gaps, facilitate preventive outreach and adherence, and drive better outcomes.
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Reimagining Utilization Management Ecosystems: A Path to CMS Rule Compliance
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- Daniel Cawood, MCG Health
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Solving for compliance with the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule is much more than an IT project, it requires significant changes to authorization processes and a reimagining of UM ecosystems. Join this session to discuss lessons learned from implementing provider APIs with various payers across diverse care settings. Gain insights from real-world experience that will enable health plan executives to anticipate challenges and navigate the best path to compliance.
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Assessing Health Care Program Investments: Key Methods to Measure Effectiveness
Presented by- Speakers
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- Austin Barrington, FSA, MAAA, Milliman, Inc.
- Deana Bell, FSA, MAAA, Milliman, Inc.
- Scott Cohen, MPH, Milliman, Inc.
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With growing investments in health care programs and value-based care, measuring effectiveness is critical for payers and providers alike. Explore best practices from actuarial, clinical, and program evaluation perspectives and evaluate real-world impact using RTCs, observational studies, and alternative models. Learn to select the right evaluation method, navigate ethical and financial challenges, and leverage real world data to drive improved outcomes and support value-based decisions.
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Guiding Members to Virtual Care in a System Built for Local Geographic Access
Presented by- Speaker
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- Nathan Paulsen, MBA, Oshi Health
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Virtual specialty care networks are addressing major population health priorities – from provider shortages and preventive care gaps, to avoiding urgent care escalations, to improving outcomes and health economics. If only members knew about them. Marketing virtual care programs is complicated by legal, structural and technology barriers. Join this panel discussion with population health leaders to learn how to inform and guide members to virtual value-based care options in key moments of need.
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Achieving Data-Driven Improvements on Time-Sensitive HEDIS Measures
Presented by- Speakers
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- Kate Beck, AVP, Healthfirst
- Autumn Kerr, AVP, Healthfirst
- Steven Berkow, InterSystems
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Providing time-sensitive care for qualifying events tracked by HEDIS is critical, especially for high-risk members at vulnerable points in their care journey. Learn how to collaborate with providers and use near real-time visit data to automate identification of qualifying events for time-sensitive HEDIS measures. Explore an award-winning case study of how a health plan used interoperability and clinical data to improve HEDIS adherence.
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1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Keynote Sessions
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Welcome
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1:00 pm – 1:40 pm,
The ACA at 15 and the Shifting Landscape of U.S. Health Care
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Learn more about Nancy-Ann DeParle
Nancy-Ann DeParle,Managing Partner & Co-Founder
, Consonance Capital Partners -
Learn more about Mark McClellan, MD, PhD
Mark McClellan, MD, PhD,Director, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy
, Duke University -
Learn more about Bruce Japsen
Bruce Japsen,Senior Healthcare Contributor
, Forbes
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1:40 pm – 2:10 pm,
Bold Moves, Better Care: Advancing Access, Value and Partnerships in Health Care
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Learn more about Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP
Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP,Co-Founder, Black Coalition Against COVID & Co-Founder, Coalition for Trust in Health & Science
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Learn more about Alice Hm Chen MD, MPH
Alice Hm Chen MD, MPH,Chief Health Officer
, Centene Corporation -
Learn more about David J. Brailer, MD, PhD
David J. Brailer, MD, PhD,Executive Vice President, Chief Health Officer & Chief Transformation Officer
, The Cigna Group
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Learn more about Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP
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2:10 pm – 2:20 pm,
Innovation Spotlight
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2:20 pm – 2:50 pm,
Addressing the 2030 Problem to Serve Aging Baby Boomers
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Learn more about Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA
Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA,CEO
, SCAN Group & SCAN Health Plan -
Learn more about Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD
Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD,CEO
, AARP -
Learn more about Vin Gupta, MD, MPA
Vin Gupta, MD, MPA,Managing Director
, Manatt Health Innovation
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Learn more about Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA
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2:50 pm – 3:30 pm,
Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity
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Learn more about Eric J. Topol, MD
Eric J. Topol, MD,Founder & Director, Scripps Research Translational Institute (SRTI); Bestselling Author, "Super Agers" and "Deep Medicine”
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Learn more about Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA
Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA,Globally Recognized Chief Medical Officer, Technologist, & Author, Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness
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3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
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Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
3:35 pm – 4:10 pm
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Presentation Theater
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3:35 pm – 3:50 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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3:55 pm – 4:10 pm
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Cancer Care Reimagined: Health Plans Driving Better Outcomes
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- Alexandra Anderson, Color Health
- Rebecca Miksad, MD, Color Health
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Cancer care costs are rising, and health plans face pressure to manage medical spend without sacrificing quality. Cancer is a complex journey—from detection to survivorship. A proactive, coordinated approach is key to improving outcomes. Join this discussion to explore today’s biggest care gaps and share practical strategies to drive better clinical and financial results.
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Reducing Costs and Enhancing Quality for the Seriously Ill with AI-Driven Care
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- Darren Schulte, MD, MPP, Vynca
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Health plans face rising costs and care fragmentation for seriously ill members. This session explores how AI-driven care orchestration and hybrid palliative care models reduce acute care utilization and deliver cost-effective, high-quality care aligned with patients’ goals. Gain insights into real-world results from a proven value-based model that blends AI, remote monitoring, and interdisciplinary care to close palliative care gaps—especially in underserved communities.
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
SERIES 1
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Achieving Optimal Health for All Populations in an Evolving Environment
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- Marshall Chin, MD, MPH, University of Chicago Department of Medicine
- Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, National Partnership for Women and Children
- LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, AHIP
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Explore strategies to improve outcomes for diverse populations amid changing regulatory, economic, and social landscapes. This session will highlight innovative approaches, data-driven insights, and collaborative models that drive sustainable, population-wide impact.
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Portfolio Management of AI – Ensuring Strategic Alignment with Enterprise Goals
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- Corinne Stroum, SCAN Health Plan
- Daniel Yang, MD, Kaiser Permanente
- Samantha Burch, AHIP
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Learn how health plans can effectively manage their portfolio of AI initiatives to ensure strategic alignment with enterprise-wide goals and regulatory expectations. This session will explore governance models, prioritization frameworks, and real-world examples that drive value, accountability, and responsible AI adoption.
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Strengthening Primary Care: Assessing Payvider Models for Sustainability
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- Sonny Goyal, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Elif E. Oker, MD, FACEP, Priority Health
- Kate Berry, AHIP
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Payvider models are reshaping the primary care landscape by aligning financial incentives with care quality and access. This session will examine how these integrated approaches are enhancing care coordination, improving patient outcomes, and driving greater value. Explore lessons learned, key success factors, and what it takes to build sustainable, high-performing models that truly strengthen primary care.
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Future Expansion of Medicare Advantage
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- Mike Hoak, Humana Inc
- Elena Tompkins, Tompkins Strategies, LLC
- Matt Kazan, SCAN Health Plan
- Mark Hamelburg, AHIP
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Elevating Patient, Provider, and Payer Outcomes in an Oncology Medical Home
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- David Debono, MD, Carelon Health
- Craig Hunter, Carelon
- Anna Miller, Carelon Health
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Current incentives for cancer treatment are not well aligned between providers, payers, and patients. Join this session to explore an Oncology Medical Home model that combines data-driven provider, patient, and payer solutions that aligns incentives through enhanced patient and practice support. Learn how this model can foster streamlined care coordination, improved patient outcomes, and provider-payer alignment while containing total cost of care.
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How Closing Gaps in Communication Leads to Closing Gaps in Care
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- Steve Gillin, Relay Network
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In today’s landscape, even the most well-intentioned digital tools can create complexity for members. What if the key to engagement is reducing content overload and focusing on channel enhancement – leveraging tools that remove friction and meet the member where they are? Explore how to reimagine the member experience by simplifying communications and personalizing outreach to drive member behavior, leading to improved satisfaction, increased digital adoption, and critical care gap closure.
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Beyond Prescriptions: The Value of Personalized Nutrition and Lifestyle Support
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- Anand K. Iyer, PhD, MBA, Welldoc
- Teresa McArthur, MS, RD, CDCES, Cecelia Health
- Lia Rodriguez, MD, FAAP, CVS Healthspire Payor Solutions
- Rick Wenzel, CVS Healthspire Payor Solutions
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As the demand for GLP-1s continues to surge, health plans are navigating the challenges of balancing patient outcomes with cost, access, and long-term sustainability. Join this discussion to explore actionable insights into the evolving landscape of obesity treatment and how to create a comprehensive program to address patient needs. Learn how to develop effective lifestyle interventions that significantly enhance member outcomes and satisfaction for improved health.
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Managing Experience in a Volatile Consumer Marketplace
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- Erwin Cho, Presbyterian Health Plan
- Shawn Smith, Aetna
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As consumer expectations evolve, health plans are working harder than ever to build trust, enhance satisfaction, and deliver exceptional experiences. Hear from leaders that will dive into the data from a 2025 Market Intelligence survey and gain insights into trends in consumer experience and resulting implications for quality and Stars programs. Learn firsthand how health plans are working to improve consumer sentiment in a volatile consumer marketplace.
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5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
SERIES 2
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Leveraging Data to Achieve Whole Person Health
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- Mark Friedberg, MD, MPP, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Edward Sheen, MD, MPH, MBA, L.A. Care Health Plan
- Bryan O. Buckley, DrPh, MPH, MBA, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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Learn how health plans can harness modernized data strategies—including enhanced self-reported data collection—to drive whole person health. Explore innovative use cases that demonstrate how to leverage person-centered data to improve outcomes and close gaps in care.
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Best Practices to Build High-Impact Value-Based Partnerships
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- Alicia Berkemeyer, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Elizabeth Kasper, MSPH, NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Kelly Hubka, RN, BSN, MBA, CPHQ, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
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Explore best practices for building high-impact value-based partnerships through the lens of a four-state transformation model driving improved care delivery and payment innovation. Gain insights into partnership frameworks, scalable strategies, and lessons learned to help health plan leaders achieve successful value-based care models.
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Reimagining Benefit Design to Deliver Whole-Person Health
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- Scott Burton, Providence Health Plan
- Tracy Watts, Mercer
- Ali Skinner, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.
Details
As expectations shift, health plans and employers are rethinking benefit design to support the full spectrum of employee well-being—physical, mental, financial, and beyond. This session will explore how innovative benefit strategies can drive healthier populations, stronger organizational performance, and a more resilient workforce. Hear how leading organizations are aligning benefits with evolving employee needs to build a health-first culture that delivers long-term value.
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Transforming Payment Integrity: The Path to Payment Precision
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- Laika Kayani, Optum Insight
- Paul Root, Optum Insight
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Payment integrity in health care is at a critical inflection point—facing unprecedented challenges, but also extraordinary opportunity. Join this discussion to unpack key trends and explore opportunities to begin the shift from traditional payment integrity toward payment precision. Discover how real-time interventions at claim submission can help make healthcare payment transactions more accurate the first time, every time, to drive more affordable and seamless healthcare for everyone.
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Building Sustainable Primary Care Partnerships for Older Populations
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- Vivek Garg, MD, MBA, CenterWell Senior Primary Care
- Rahul Rajkumar, MD, JD, FACP, Accompany Health
- Laura Fox, MPH, Blue Shield of California
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Examine how health plans can build sustainable primary care partnerships tailored to the unique needs of older populations. This session will delve into the architectural elements and effective partnership structures between plans and providers that support continuity, coordination, and long-term value for older adults.
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Ambient Listening GenAI: Optimizing Care Delivery and Member Experience
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Health care payers and providers are increasingly leveraging ambient listening GenAI to address clinician burnout and to improve member experience. Discover how health care payers can best implement these technologies to transform care delivery by enhancing workflows, productivity, and satisfaction for members and clinicians.
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Leveraging Data & Evidence-Based Models to Address the Maternal Health Crisis
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- Marta Bralic Kerns, Pomelo Care
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Access, quality, chronic disease, disparities, mental health, and a fragmented system fuel the maternal health crisis. Yet health plans, providers, and employers can collaborate to tackle these complex issues during pregnancy and postpartum. Join this session to explore these themes, their intersections, and collaborative strategies to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Learn how evidence-based interventions, team-based care models, and digital health can advance maternal and infant health.
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6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
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Reception with Solutions Providers
6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
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Presentation Theater
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6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
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Helping Prepare Employees for Health Care Costs Now and in Retirement
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- Todd Berkley, Fidelity Health
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Many employees may not be prepared for current and future health care costs. In a first of its kind initiative, Fidelity Health Thought Leadership surveyed health professionals to understand clinicians' views on employee benefits. One key finding is clinicians report cost as the biggest concern for employees. Join us to explore ways to bridge the gap between the reality of financial preparedness for health costs and employees' expectations.
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6:40 pm – 6:55 pm
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Using AI-Enhanced Chronic Care to Improve Member Outcomes
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- David Burdick, Verily
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Health plans are looking to AI-enabled chronic care solutions to scale support for members with diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. This session will explore how AI, when integrated with clinical expertise and human coaching, can drive meaningful change in nutrition and lifestyle behaviors. Gain insights into how dynamic care models engage members and improve outcomes, and how to evaluate AI-enhanced care strategies that support your goals.
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7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
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8:00 am - 6:00 pm Jun 17 • 2025
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Registration and Information Desk Open
8:45 am – 9:15 am
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Keynote Sessions
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8:45 am – 9:15 am,
Raising the Bar: Bringing Health Care to the Next Level
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Learn more about Steve Nelson
Steve Nelson,Executive Vice President, CVS Health & President, Aetna
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9:15 am – 10:05 am,
Building a More Sustainable Health Care Future
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Learn more about David L. Holmberg
David L. Holmberg,President & Chief Executive Officer
, Highmark Health -
Learn more about Mike Jones
Mike Jones,President & General Manager, Payer Business Unit
, Inovalon -
Learn more about Omar B. Lateef, DO
Omar B. Lateef, DO,President & CEO
, Rush University System for Health and Rush University Medical Center -
Learn more about Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney,President, Alignment Health and Chief Executive Officer, Alignment Health Plan
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Learn more about Lynne Chou O’Keefe
Lynne Chou O’Keefe,Founder & Managing Partner
, Define Ventures
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Learn more about David L. Holmberg
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10:05 am – 10:15 am,
Future Workforce Planning: Clinical Leaders Managing AI-Powered Workflows
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10:15 am – 10:45 am,
Next-Gen Health Care: Disruptive Business Models in Action
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Learn more about Julie Yoo
Julie Yoo,General Partner
, Andreessen Horowitz
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Learn more about Paul Markovich
10:45 am – 7:15 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 am – 11:30 am
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Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
10:50 am – 11:25 am
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Presentation Theater
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10:50 am – 11:05 am
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Acing VBC Goals: Closing Gaps in Care Delivery with Enhanced Interoperability
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- Phranil Mehta, Healow
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Leveraging data from providers, health plans, and patients in combination with enhanced interoperability solutions can improve outcomes and help to achieve VBC goals. Join this session to advance beyond the multiple screens, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems that impede progress toward improved outcomes. Learn how to leverage FHIR standards and deeper intelligence to improve star ratings, accurate risk stratification, and higher member satisfaction.
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Improving a Day in the Digital Life: Predicting and Eliminating Member Churn
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- David Sterenberg, Whereoware
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Member journeys often break down between critical milestones—between choosing a plan and understanding it, between needing key plan information and knowing where to turn. This session follows a typical digital day from the member's perspective, highlighting the friction points and moments most likely to drive churn. Learn how behavioral data, AI, and smart interoperability can surface risks early—and trigger proactive experiences that build trust, improve retention, and lower service costs.
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11:10 am – 11:25 am
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Amid a growing crisis in chronic disease and maternal health, health care must look beyond pharmaceuticals and address root causes—starting with nutrition. Explore how Food is Health is redefining the standard of care, backed by data on clinical, cost, and behavioral outcomes. Through video storytelling and real-world program insights, attendees will learn how connecting food, health, and care can transform lives—and health care itself.
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What’s Holding You Back? Build the Experiences Your Members Expect Today
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- Anmol Madan, PhD, RadiantGraph
- Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA
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74% of health plan leaders say they feel stalled or uncertain about their progress in preparing for AI initiatives. In this dynamic session, we’ll tackle the perceived barriers and unknowns preventing health plans from unlocking the full potential of AI-driven personalization. We'll showcase solutions designed to boost engagement and clinical outcomes, close care gaps, improve Medicare retention, and reduce call center strain. Let’s bust through the AI myths that are holding you back!
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11:40 am – 12:25 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 3
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Obesity in Focus: Intervention Strategies to Improve Outcomes
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- Carolyn Jasik, MD, Verily
- Virginia Kakacek, MD, Health Partners Health Plan
- LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, AHIP
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Gain insights into effective intervention strategies health plans can deploy to address obesity and its related health impacts across diverse populations. Learn how cross-sector partnerships, data-driven models, and targeted approaches improve care delivery, advance health outcomes, and support long-term health improvement.
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The Evolving Landscape of Medicaid
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- Shannon M. McMahon, Kaiser Permanente
- Matt Salo, Salo Health Strategies
- Jami Snyder, MA, JSN Strategies, LLC
- Mikal Sutton, AHIP
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Modernizing Demographic Data Standards to Improve Access and Outcomes
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- Rebekah Angove, PhD, Patient Advocate Foundation
- Jessica Little, MS, RD, Civitas Networks for Health
- Danielle Lloyd, MPH, AHIP
Details
Health plans and providers invest significant resources in collecting patient demographic data to understand how and why health and outcomes vary by population. Yet, the data are often incomplete or inaccurate. Learn about the national, multi-stakeholder Demographic Data Element Modernization (DEMo) Initiative and results from patient and clinician testing of the proposed data standards. Gain insights into how to join the effort and help to advance interoperability across the ecosystem.
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Advancing Value: Transforming Care Delivery Together
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Join a dynamic discussion exploring innovative partnership strategies for advancing value and transforming care delivery. Gain strategies for collaborative approaches to enhance patient outcomes, engage patients through personalization, and streamline health care processes. Discover how data-driven insights can improve care and patient engagement and ultimately facilitate a more effective care model that prioritizes quality and efficiency.
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Beyond Compliance: Innovation to Solve Authorizations for Good
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- Russ Thomas, Availity
- Matt Cunningham, Availity
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Health plans are working on compliance for CMS’s Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, but these mandates can also be strategic advantages. Learn how AI and advanced automation offer a holistic, end-to-end approach to solve prior authorizations for good—seamlessly integrating real-time submissions, status updates, clinical attachments, and determinations. Gain insights to reduce provider abrasion, lower costs, and improve member satisfaction through intelligent decision-making.
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Optimizing Chronic Condition Care: Personalization, Equity and Outcomes
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- Kia Dunbar-Harris, Sentara Health
- Kevin Masci, PharmD, Omada Health
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In today’s fragmented health care landscape, health plans must balance scalable chronic care programs with personalized support. How can solutions serve diverse populations while ensuring high-quality, efficient care? Can virtual care bridge the gap between “one size fits all” and “one size fits one”? Gain insights into how a health plan employed a virtual-first solution to tackle barriers, advance health equity, and improve outcomes for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members.
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The Great Digital Health Pricing Showdown: PEPM vs Claims-Based Billing
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- Mike Arnold, Hello Heart
- Ed Liebowitz, Solera Health
- Matthew Shilts, Solera Health
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Is participant pricing dead—or just getting started? In this high-energy debate, industry leaders go head-to-head on the future of digital health contracts. Is claims-based billing the new gold standard, or can participant-based pricing still deliver meaningful ROI at scale? This session promises sharp insights, bold perspectives, and a few hot takes you won’t want to miss.
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12:25 pm – 1:40 pm
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Lunch & Learns
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12:25 pm – 1:40 pm
Lunch will begin at 12:25 pm. Speaking Sessions will begin promptly at 12:50 pm.
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Reimagining Benefit Design to Deliver High-Value Diabetes Care
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- Arti Masturzo, MD, MBA, CCS Medical
- Eugene E. Wright, Jr., MD, South Piedmont Area Health Education Center
- Jean-Claude Saghbini, Lumeris
- Mark Grippi, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio
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Diabetes care is drowning in complexity, with fragmented solutions and underutilized education programs leaving patients and providers overwhelmed. Gain insights to unpack systemic challenges in delivering effective, holistic chronic care management programs to patients. Explore how health plans can reimagine benefit design and integrate medical device education, lifestyle coaching, and clinician support to drive high-value chronic care outcomes.
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Protecting Newborns From RSV: Opening a Reimbursement Pathway
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- Richard H. Hughes IV, JD, MPH, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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CDC recommends newborns be immunized against RSV within one week of birth, during the birth hospitalization or clinic setting. Delivery in the hospital setting is ideal to support uptake and prevent missed opportunities. This session will explore how payers can leverage payment solutions to engage hospitals to increase inpatient immunization rates for infants born during the RSV season, decreasing risk of RSV infection in the first months of life and reducing total cost of care.
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Quiet the Chaos of Data Overload: Surfacing Actionable Insights within the EHR
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- Greg LeGrow, athenahealth
- Anna Slattery, Humana
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In the complex world of health care, the financial arrangements between payers and providers have evolved amid challenges, with ongoing efforts to enhance alignment and collaboration. This session will explore how clinical interoperability and data exchange between payers and providers can address existing problems as well as create opportunities to enhance patient care and simplify the future of health care.
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Improving Mental Health & Workforce Well-Being Through Digital Platforms
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Emerging technologies are transforming business, but investing in mental health and well-being is a business imperative. Explore how employers and health plans are using cutting-edge digital platforms to address unmet mental health needs and bridge mental health care gaps at scale. Gain real insights into industry collaborations that prioritize mental health and well-being to drive a healthier, more productive, and fulfilled workforce.
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Optimize Business Operations by Ensuring Provider Data Integrity
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- Parvathy Sashidhar, HealthEdge
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Health plans require integrated provider data management solutions as they grow and respond to market pressure. Join this session to learn how to utilize a robust provider management tool to enhance the integrity and reliability of provider data from multiple sources used for accurate upstream and downstream payments. Gain insights to ensure scalability with SaaS platforms to reduce pended claims and authorizations, resulting in improved member and provider experience.
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Democratizing Cardiovascular Care: Blending In-Home and Virtual-First Care
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- Jana Goldberg, MD, FACC, Heartbeat Health
- Ali Khan, MD, MPP, Medicare, Aetna, a CVS Health Company
- Heidi Schwarzwald, MD, MPH, Signify Health
- Meghan Sinclair, Signify Health
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Join this discussion to explore innovative models integrating in-home and virtual-first care to address the challenges of cardiovascular disease detection and management amidst a growing health care dilemma. Through real-world examples, learn how various approaches can scale to expand access, address staffing and technology challenges, improve outcomes for diverse populations, and tackle care gaps. Gain insights to create a more sustainable, equitable, and patient-centric health care system.
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Smarter Utilization Management for Positive Member Outcomes
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- Eric J. Gratias, MD, FAAP, EviCore by Evernorth
- Ken Silverstein, MD, MBS, EviCore by Evernorth
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Effective utilization management (UM) can ensure that members receive all of the health care they need, and none that they don’t. When applied properly, UM helps deliver a better quality of life to members by closing gaps in care and avoiding unnecessary services. Gain insights into recent patient stories where direct preventive care outreach and site of care optimizations have led to significant improvements in member outcomes.
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Better Networks Require Better Data: Insights from a Survey of Health Plan Executives
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- Kim Rogers, RN, MBA, Peak Health
- Bob Tavernier, Quest Analytics, LLC
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Despite significant investments in network design, health plans face unreliable data, limiting insights into provider performance and network competitiveness. Join this session to explore findings from a survey of 100 health plan executives, highlighting pervasive data issues and their impact on organizational priorities. Gain insights into claims-based validation, improving provider quality, enhancing competitive positioning, and how network design is critical achieving success.
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1:45 pm – 2:25 pm
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Dessert Break with Solutions Providers
1:50 pm – 2:25 pm
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Presentation Theater
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1:50 pm – 2:05 pm
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Make Your Star Ratings Shine with Adherence-Focused Medication Management
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- Roman Fry, AnewHealth
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Medication-related challenges are one of the top cost drivers and performance risks for health plans. If not addressed, these challenges can lead to decreased member health, higher utilization, poor adherence, and higher total cost of care. In this fast-paced session, gain insights into how data driven, pharmacy led interventions can reduce adverse drug events, increase medication adherence, and directly impact measures tied to Star Ratings, HEDIS, and medical loss ratios.
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Reimagining Health Economics: Actionable Insights from Real World Evidence
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- Casey Quinn, PhD, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
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Research has not traditionally addressed the evidence needs of patients and payers. PCORI developed and is evolving a new approach to collecting data on patient-centered burdens and economic outcomes relevant to consumers and payers. Join this session to learn more about where PCORI is in evolving thinking around health economics and help inform PCORI on how to enhance responsiveness to payer economic data needs.
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2:10 pm – 2:25 pm
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Next Gen Consumer Engagement Capabilities
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- Rajat Puri, Carelon Global Solutions
- Ankur Sehgal, Carelon Global Solutions
- Christiane Shah, Carelon Global Solutions
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Join us to learn about how health care organizations can leverage technology advancements to enhance and personalize engagement capabilities to exceed rapidly evolving consumer expectations. Learn about drivers of change, technology enablers, and workforce implications. Prominent global health care leadership will outline the strategies and capabilities required for next-generation consumer engagement that align with current and future market trends.
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2:35 pm – 5:20 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
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2:35 pm – 3:20 pm
SERIES 4
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Cross-Industry Collaboration Driving Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
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- Pearl McElfish, PhD, MBA, MS, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences and Research
- Creshelle Nash, MD, MPH, CHIE, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Alicia Berkemeyer, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Learn how cross-industry collaboration is transforming maternal health through a groundbreaking 14-state initiative focused on improving access and outcomes. This session will share actionable insights, key strategies, and lessons learned that health plan leaders can apply to drive meaningful change in maternal care.
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Powering Primary Care Partnerships: Lessons Learned from a Multi-Payer Collaboration
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- Judy Zerzan-Thul, MD, MPH, Washington State Health Care Authority
- Tory Gildred, LICSW, SUDP, Molina Healthcare of WA
- Chip Howard, Regence
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Discover how a multi-payer collaboration in Washington has strengthened primary care through aligned goals, shared investments, and coordinated strategies. Explore key lessons learned and practical insights to build impactful, sustainable primary care partnerships.
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Interoperability 2.0 - Optimizing API-Based Systems to Power Data Exchange
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- Jason Teeple, Evernorth Health Services
- Patrick Murta, Centene
- Jocelyn Keegan, CVS Health
- Danielle Lloyd, MPH, AHIP
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Explore the future of interoperability through API-based systems that enhance data exchange, streamline workflows, and improve patient care. This session will provide health plan leaders with actionable strategies for optimizing APIs to drive seamless integration across platforms and achieve a more connected health care ecosystem.
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Beyond the Breach: Fortifying Health Care’s Digital Defenses
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- Kate Musler, Highmark Inc.
- Samantha Burch, AHIP
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Recent cyberattacks have exposed vulnerabilities in the health care system’s digital infrastructure. This session explores lessons learned from high-profile incidents and offers practical strategies to strengthen resilience. Hear how health plans are advancing risk management, improving incident response, assessing vendor vulnerabilities, and collaborating across the ecosystem to ensure business continuity in an evolving threat landscape.
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Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Next-Gen Care Management Advantage
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- Shaun Hardin, PointClickCare
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Health plans face unprecedented challenges, with traditional cost control measures yielding diminishing returns. Although often overlooked, care management is an underutilized strategy to combat market pressures. Explore innovative approaches to leverage real-time data during health inflection points to improve operational efficiency and outcomes. Gain insights to supercharge care management teams, building member trust and driving behavior change for improved outcomes.
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Transforming Medicare Advantage Member Experiences and Engagement
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- Tanya Little, Vitality
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In the evolving Medicare Advantage landscape, member engagement and experience are paramount to improving health outcomes and plan performance. Join this dynamic discussion to explore real-world engagement and experience challenges, from member onboarding to retention. Gain actionable insights to overcome these challenges and learn how to use data and technology to enhance Stars performance, boost risk adjustment accuracy, and close care gaps.
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Innovative Approaches to Drug Pricing Strategies for Greater Transparency
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- Jeremy Gallus, CVS Health
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For years, the pharmacy industry managed drug costs through cross-subsidization–lowering the cost of brand drugs by shifting value from generic drugs. Yet, in today’s market, high deductible health plan members are exposed to the full cost of medications. Join this session to understand the evolving pharmacy pricing landscape and new strategies to contain health plan and member costs. Gain insights into transparency tools and data to oversee plan costs and manage fiduciary responsibilities.
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The Value of Medicare Advantage
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3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
SERIES 5
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Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes: Partnerships that Drive Community Impact
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- Laurel Soot, MD, Providence Health Plan
- Andrew Renda, MD, MPH, Humana Healthy Horizons
Details
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading driver of health care costs and disparities across populations. This session will highlight innovative partnerships that are moving the needle on heart health. Hear how health plans, providers, and community organizations are working together to improve outcomes through locally driven interventions, effective data exchange, and culturally responsive outreach strategies.
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Strengthening Medicaid Engagement Through Community-Based Collaboration
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- Karen Dale, RN, MSN, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
- Judith Sandalow, Children’s Law Center
- Rachel Munsie, Ounce of Care
- Celia Williams, Kaiser Permanente
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The Future of Post-Acute Care: Technology as a Catalyst for Better Outcomes
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- Cassie Houff, OneHome, a subsidiary of Humana
- Mike Reilly, UPMC Health Plan
- April Young, ADvancing States
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Technology is redefining the post-acute care experience—improving coordination, reducing readmissions, and supporting better recovery. This session explores how health plans are using digital tools, data analytics, and virtual care to strengthen partnerships, streamline operations, and drive improved outcomes for post-acute patients.
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Overcoming Stagnation in VBC: Challenges and Opportunities
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- Meghan Miller, Optum
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A decade after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, value-based contracting and care models have become largely standardized. While adoption grows steadily, innovation has plateaued due to systemic challenges. Yet, emerging trends in regulation and technology are creating an environment ripe for VBC innovation. Join this session to explore innovations at the intersection of technology, operational workflows, and actuarial sciences advancing how the industry pays for and delivers care.
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Unlocking the Power of Integrated Data: Optimizing Well-Being Program Engagement
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- John Harrison, WebMD Health Services
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Analytics are crucial to assess the effectiveness of well-being programs, track member health improvement, and identify and activate members in targeted programs. Explore how to best integrate health data for a more complete picture of member health to enable personalized interventions. Learn how to leverage claims data, human capital data, and employ advanced analytic models to gain actionable insights to enhance engagement platforms and improve overall performance of wellness programs.
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Improving the Member Journey: Simplified Navigation for Better Access and Experience
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- Christopher DeRosa, The Cigna Group
- Morgan Ratcliffe, MHA, Providence Health Plan
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Navigating health care can be complex and frustrating for members. This session explores how health plans are streamlining access, reducing friction, and guiding individuals to the right care at the right time. Learn how digital tools, personalized support, and coordinated strategies are enhancing engagement, outcomes, and trust throughout the member journey.
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The ROI of Member Trust: How Trust Improves Quality, Retention, and Performance
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- Darin Buxbaum, MBA, Wider Circle
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Trust, developed through community activation, is the foundation which enables sustained member engagement and loyalty. In this session, learn how a health plan is building meaningful relationships with members through in-person, personalized support and peer-based community programs. Gain insights into how trusted communities with strengthened social fabric drive improved outcomes, duals and program alignment, boost retention, and increase HEDIS and STARS scores with a significant ROI.
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4:25 pm – 5:20 pm
SERIES 6
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Behavioral Health Integration to Expand Access and Improve Care Quality
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- Mike Franz, MD, DFAACAP, FAPA, Regence
- Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, Magellan Health, Inc.
- Kate Berry, AHIP
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Explore how integrating behavioral health into primary care and community settings can expand access, enhance care quality, and improve outcomes. Learn from successful models and implementation strategies and understand the role of health plans in driving effective behavioral health integration.
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Streamlining Prior Authorization through Tech-Enabled Innovations
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- William Giard, Stellarus
- Amy Flaster, MD, Cigna Healthcare
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Innovative Models to Deliver Complex Care to Vulnerable Members
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- Camille Dobson, MPA, ADvancing States
- Eve Gelb, MPH, Gold Coast Health Plan
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Value-Based Innovation to Transform Care Delivery for Vulnerable Populations
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- Kari O’Rourke, Imagine Pediatrics
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Vulnerable populations face interconnected medical, behavioral, and social challenges that traditional models struggle to address. Learn how innovative, personalized care approaches—combining multiple delivery modalities with engaged caregivers—can transform outcomes and reduce costs. Explore practical strategies to implement risk-based care models that effectively serve diverse populations with unique needs while improving quality and efficiency of care.
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Reimagining Behavioral Health: A Platform Model for Outcomes, Access, and ROI
Presented by- Speakers
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- Mill Brown, MD, Spring Health
- Todd Hill, Spring Health
- Gijo Mathew, Spring Health
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Behavioral health solutions have often prioritized volume over value—adding providers without solving for access, outcomes, or cost. For health plans, that means rising spend with limited impact. Join this discussion to explore a bold, product-led model built for alignment across members, providers, and health plans—delivering faster care, better outcomes, and proven cost savings.
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Business Case for Engagement: Driving Value Through Consumer Connection
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- Alicia Coronas, Priority Health
- Erwin Cho, Presbyterian Health Plan
- Troy Brice, UCare
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Effective consumer engagement isn’t just a member experience strategy—it’s a business imperative. This session explores how leading health plans are quantifying the impact of engagement on cost, quality, and retention. Learn how to make a strong case for investment in tools and tactics that deepen member relationships, improve outcomes, and drive organizational value
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5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
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Keynote Session
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The AI Revolution in Health Care: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Impact
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Learn more about Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA
Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA,Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School & Senior Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; Author, The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for Everyone
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Learn more about Daniel Yang, MD
Daniel Yang, MD,Vice President, AI & Emerging Technologies
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Learn more about Nworah Ayogu, MD, MBA
Nworah Ayogu, MD, MBA,Head, Healthcare Impact
, Thrive Capital
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Learn more about Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
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Reception with Solutions Providers
6:20 pm – 7:15 pm
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Presentation Theater
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6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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6:40 pm – 6:55 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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8:00 am - 4:30 pm Jun 18 • 2025
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Registration and Information Desk Open
8:45 am – 10:10 am
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Keynote Sessions
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8:45 am – 9:20 am,
From Advocacy to Action: Elevating the Patient Voice in Health Care
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Learn more about David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc
David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc,Co-Founder & President, Every Cure; Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and Author, Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action
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Learn more about Kathy Giusti
Kathy Giusti,Co-Founder, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation; Author, Fatal to Fearless: 12 Steps to Beating Cancer in a Broken Medical System
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Learn more about Timothy Law, DO, MBA
Timothy Law, DO, MBA,Chief Medical Officer
, Highmark Inc.
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Learn more about David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc
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9:20 am – 9:30 am,
Innovation Spotlight
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9:30 am – 10:10 am,
Investing in Chronic Disease Prevention to Help Americans Achieve Optimal Health
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Learn more about Gary A. Puckrein, PhD
Gary A. Puckrein, PhD,President & Chief Executive Officer
, National Minority Quality Forum -
Learn more about Marisa Rogers, MD, MPH
Marisa Rogers, MD, MPH,Chief Medical Officer
, Oak Street Health, a CVS Health company -
Learn more about Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella
Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella,Chief Medical Officer
, Teladoc Health -
Learn more about Andrea Willis, MD, MPH
Andrea Willis, MD, MPH,Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee -
Learn more about LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH
LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH,Senior Vice President & Chief Health Officer
, AHIP
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Learn more about Gary A. Puckrein, PhD
10:10 am – 1:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
10:10 am – 11:00 am
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Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
11:00 am – 11:45 am
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Influencer Series
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Designing Health Care Infrastructure to Support an Aging Population
,With older adults driving increased demand for coordinated, cost-effective care, health plans must rethink infrastructure and benefit design. Speakers in this session will explore strategies to support aging members through preventive care, home-based services, and integrated supports that reduce utilization and enhance quality of life.
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Learn more about Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP
Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP,Chief, Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine and Medical Director, Continuing Care
, Northwell Health -
Learn more about Hyong (Ken) Kim, MD
Hyong (Ken) Kim, MD,Chief Medical Officer
, Alignment Health -
Learn more about Danielle Lloyd, MPH
Danielle Lloyd, MPH,Senior Vice President, Private Market Innovations & Quality Initiatives
, AHIP
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Learn more about Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP
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Advancing Social Prescribing for Health and Wellbeing
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Learn more about Chris Appleton
Chris Appleton,Founder & CEO
, Art Pharmacy
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Strategic Opportunities in Employer-Provided Health Care
,As health care costs rise and employee expectations evolve, employers face new challenges and opportunities. Join this session to explore innovations in health plan design, from care navigation and primary care integration to new products, data-driven personalization, and the impact of high-cost drugs like GLP-1s and cell gene therapies. Learn how leading organizations are addressing unmet needs to better support their workforce.
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Learn more about Dan Mendelson
Dan Mendelson,CEO
, Morgan Health -
Learn more about Bruce Japsen
Bruce Japsen,Senior Healthcare Contributor
, Forbes
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Learn more about Dan Mendelson
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
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Networking Lunch with Solutions Providers
1:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Closes
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
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1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
SERIES 7
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Improving Transitional Care Services to Close Care Gaps for Medicaid Members
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- Susan Stone, MD, MPH, CHIE, L.A. Care Health Plan
- Amanda Asmus, RN, MSN, MBA, CCM, L.A. Care Health Plan
Details
Transitions of care for Medicaid members between health settings often presents challenges. Medicaid beneficiaries may have multiple comorbidities and social determinants of health that may be overlooked in the discharge process that can lead to fragmented care and poor outcomes. Gain insights to improve transitions of care to ensure that patients receive the appropriate level of care and avoid preventable complications, readmissions, and gaps in care.
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Building a Healthier Generation: Health Plans Driving Public Health Impact
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- Eric Berman, MD, Horizon BCBS NJ
- Pamela Schwartz, MPH, Office of Community Health, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals
- Chris Regal, AHIP
Details
Health plans play a critical role in shaping the future of public health—starting with children and adolescents. This session explores how plans are addressing early health risks, investing in prevention, and tackling social drivers of health. Hear how targeted initiatives and cross-sector partnerships are improving outcomes and laying the foundation for a healthier, more resilient generation.
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Optimizing Formularies to Improve Adherence and Affordability
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Real-World AI Use Cases - Best Practices to Improve Plan Performance
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- Hyong (Ken) Kim, MD, Alignment Health
- Aisha Rahim, MD, FHM, Johns Hopkins Health Plans JHHP
- Samantha Burch, AHIP
Details
Explore real-world AI applications that are transforming health plan operations, from improving member service to enhancing care management. This session will highlight best practices and proven strategies to harness AI for improved efficiency, outcomes, and member experience.
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Harnessing Sensor Intelligence and Remote Data for Predictive, Preventive Care
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- Ricky Bloomfield, MD, Oura
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Join this session to explore how emerging sensor technologies and remote data streams are shaping a future where predictive, preventive care is the norm. Gain insights into the evolving role of wearables, ambient monitoring, and analytics to drive a more personalized, proactive model of care.
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AI That Delivers Results: Separating Health Care Reality from the Hype
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- Brian Covino, MD, FAAOS, Cohere Health
- Matt Parker, Cohere Health
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Health plan leaders are under pressure to adopt AI without compromising trust or safety. However, not all models deliver real results. This session cuts through the hype on using specifically trained AI to augment overburdened clinical teams, parse insights from unstructured data, and ultimately drive better care. Gain insights into the key elements of responsible AI, including governance and oversight, and the importance of always having a clinician in the loop.
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1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
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Closing Wellness Reception AHIP 2025
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Keynote Sessions
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2:00 pm – 2:45 pm,
Food as Medicine: Unlocking the Path to Better Health
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Learn more about Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP
Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP,Food as Medicine (FAM) Program Director
, Elevance Health, Health Outcomes Organization (HOO) -
Learn more about Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH
Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH,Director, Food is Medicine Institute, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
, Tufts University -
Learn more about Pamela Schwartz, MPH
Pamela Schwartz, MPH,Executive Director, Community Health
, Office of Community Health, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals -
Learn more about Marc Watkins, MD, MSPH
Marc Watkins, MD, MSPH,Chief Medical Officer, Kroger Health
, The Kroger Co. -
Learn more about Dana Thomas, JD
Dana Thomas, JD,Managing Director, Food is Medicine
, The Rockefeller Foundation
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Learn more about Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP
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2:45 pm – 3:30 pm,
The Health of the Nation: Politics, Policy, and the Road Ahead
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