Sessions
June 17, 2025
Registration and Information Desk Open
Keynote Sessions
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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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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 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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Innovation Spotlight
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Next-Gen Health Care: Disruptive Business Models in Action
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Learn more about Paul Markovich
Paul Markovich,Chief Executive Officer & President
, Ascendiun -
Learn more about Julie Yoo
Julie Yoo,General Partner
, Andreessen Horowitz
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Learn more about Paul Markovich
Exhibit Hall Open
Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
Presentation Theater
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 3
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Obesity in Focus: Intervention Strategies to Improve Outcomes
- Speaker
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- Carolyn Jasik, MD, Verily
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Demographic Data Standards: Improving Outcomes, Access and Interoperability
- Speaker
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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
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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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Revolutionizing Health Plans: The Transformative Power of Agentic AIPresented by
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- Abishek Danturti Sharma, Sagility
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Lunch & Learns
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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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Dessert Break with Solutions Providers
Presentation Theater
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
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Concurrent Sessions
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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
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Interoperability 2.0 - Optimizing API-Based Systems to Power Data Exchange
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- Jason Teeple, Evernorth Health Services
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The Future of Health Exchanges
- Speaker
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Beyond the Breach: Fortifying Health Care’s Digital Defenses
- Speaker
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- Kate Musler, Highmark Inc.
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SERIES 5
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Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes: Partnerships that Drive Community Impact
- Speakers
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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
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Business Case for Engagement: Driving Value Through Consumer Connection
- Speaker
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The Future of Home-Based Care: Technology as a Catalyst for Better Outcomes
- Speaker
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- Cassie Houff, OneHome, a subsidiary of Humana
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Overcoming Stagnation in VBC: Challenges and OpportunitiesPresented by
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- Meghan Miller, Optum
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SERIES 6
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Behavioral Health Integration to Expand Access and Improve Care Quality
- Speaker
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- Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, Magellan Health, Inc.
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Streamlining Prior Authorization through Tech-Enabled Innovations
- Speaker
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Innovative Models to Deliver Complex Care to Vulnerable Members
- Speaker
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Improving the Member Journey: Simplified Navigation for Better Access and Experience
- Speaker
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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 of AI & Emerging Technologies
, Kaiser Permanente
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Learn more about Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA
Reception with Solutions Providers
Presentation Theater
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
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Sessions Filters
Sessions
,
Registration and Information Desk Open
,
Registration and Information Desk Open
,
Keynote Sessions
,
Keynote Sessions
-
,
Raising the Bar: Bringing Health Care to the Next Level
-
Learn more about Steve Nelson
Steve Nelson,Executive Vice President, CVS Health & President, Aetna
,
-
Learn more about Steve Nelson
-
,
Building a More Sustainable Health Care Future
-
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 Lynne Chou O’Keefe
Lynne Chou O’Keefe,Founder & Managing Partner
, Define Ventures
-
Learn more about David L. Holmberg
-
,
Innovation Spotlight
-
,
Next-Gen Health Care: Disruptive Business Models in Action
-
Learn more about Paul Markovich
Paul Markovich,Chief Executive Officer & President
, Ascendiun -
Learn more about Julie Yoo
Julie Yoo,General Partner
, Andreessen Horowitz
-
Learn more about Paul Markovich
,
Exhibit Hall Open
,
Exhibit Hall Open
,
Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
,
Coffee Break with Solutions Providers
,
Presentation Theater
,
Presentation Theater
-
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
-
-
-
-
TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
-
-
,
Concurrent Sessions
,
Concurrent Sessions
-
SERIES 3
-
Obesity in Focus: Intervention Strategies to Improve Outcomes
- Speaker
-
- Carolyn Jasik, MD, Verily
-
Demographic Data Standards: Improving Outcomes, Access and Interoperability
- Speaker
-
-
The Evolving Landscape of Medicaid
- Speakers
-
- Shannon M. McMahon, Kaiser Permanente
- Matt Salo, Salo Health Strategies
- Jami Snyder, MA, JSN Strategies, LLC
-
Modernizing Demographic Data Standards to Improve Access and Outcomes
- Speakers
-
- Rebekah Angove, PhD, Patient Advocate Foundation
- Jessica Little, MS, RD, Civitas Networks for Health
- Danielle Lloyd, MPH, AHIP
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Revolutionizing Health Plans: The Transformative Power of Agentic AI
Presented by
- Speaker
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- Abishek Danturti Sharma, Sagility
Details
While GenAI streamlines routine tasks, agentic AI is now transforming health care by promoting efficiency, precision, and smarter decision-making. Explore how ingesting data from multiple sources and applying intelligent reasoning to complex questions can better facilitate navigation of workflows. Learn how advanced contact centers will use agentic AI for interactions with patients and providers to ensure timely responses, exceptional member experience, and efficient claims processing.
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,
Lunch & Learns
,
Lunch & Learns
-
Lunch will begin at 12:25 pm. Speaking Sessions will begin promptly at 12:50 pm.
-
Reimagining Benefit Design to Deliver High-Value Diabetes Care
Presented by
- Speakers
-
- 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
Details
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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Dessert Break with Solutions Providers
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Dessert Break with Solutions Providers
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Presentation Theater
,
Presentation Theater
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
-
-
,
Concurrent Sessions
,
Concurrent Sessions
-
SERIES 4
-
Cross-Industry Collaboration Driving Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
- Speakers
-
- 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
-
Powering Primary Care Partnerships: Lessons Learned from a Multi-Payer Collaboration
- Speakers
-
- Judy Zerzan-Thul, MD, MPH, Washington State Health Care Authority
- Tory Gildred, LICSW, SUDP, Molina Healthcare of WA
-
Interoperability 2.0 - Optimizing API-Based Systems to Power Data Exchange
- Speaker
-
- Jason Teeple, Evernorth Health Services
-
The Future of Health Exchanges
- Speaker
-
-
Beyond the Breach: Fortifying Health Care’s Digital Defenses
- Speaker
-
- Kate Musler, Highmark Inc.
-
-
SERIES 5
-
Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes: Partnerships that Drive Community Impact
- Speakers
-
- Laurel Soot, MD, Providence Health Plan
- Andrew Renda, MD, MPH, Humana Healthy Horizons
-
Strengthening Medicaid Engagement Through Community-Based Collaboration
- Speakers
-
- Karen Dale, RN, MSN, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
- Judith Sandalow, Children’s Law Center
- Rachel Munsie, Ounce of Care
-
Business Case for Engagement: Driving Value Through Consumer Connection
- Speaker
-
-
The Future of Home-Based Care: Technology as a Catalyst for Better Outcomes
- Speaker
-
- Cassie Houff, OneHome, a subsidiary of Humana
-
Overcoming Stagnation in VBC: Challenges and Opportunities
Presented by
- Speaker
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- Meghan Miller, Optum
Details
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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SERIES 6
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Behavioral Health Integration to Expand Access and Improve Care Quality
- Speaker
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- Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, Magellan Health, Inc.
-
Streamlining Prior Authorization through Tech-Enabled Innovations
- Speaker
-
-
Innovative Models to Deliver Complex Care to Vulnerable Members
- Speaker
-
-
Improving the Member Journey: Simplified Navigation for Better Access and Experience
- Speaker
-
-
,
Keynote Session
,
Keynote Session
-
,
The AI Revolution in Health Care: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Impact
-
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
, -
Learn more about Daniel Yang, MD
Daniel Yang, MD,Vice President of AI & Emerging Technologies
, Kaiser Permanente
-
Learn more about Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA
,
Reception with Solutions Providers
,
Reception with Solutions Providers
,
Presentation Theater
,
Presentation Theater
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
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TBD Presentation Theater Sessions
- Speaker
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