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About Dr. Stanley Crittenden:Dr. Stanley Crittenden is the Chief Medical Officer at Quantum Health. He is a board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine doctor with an unwavering focus on clinical excellence and a deep passion for improving the healthcare system. He has extensive experience in managed care, having held leadership positions at Humana, Anthem, and Evergreen Nephrology prior to joining Quantum Health.Things You’ll Learn:Quantum Health is focused on human-centered navigation, enhanced by AI, to improve member engagement, operational efficiency, and employer value.The organization utilizes predictive analytics and real-time intercept technology to proactively intervene and improve clinical outcomes.Quantum Health’s premier pharmacy product suite provides pharmacy-trained pharmacists who analyze clinical records to ensure members receive the right care at the right time while being cost-conscious.Quantum Health is helping employers navigate the complexities of GLP-1s by taking a holistic approach that considers the whole person, including their health coaching needs, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.Employers should recognize obesity as a chronic problem and embrace holistic programs that not only control inappropriate utilization but also provide ongoing support for members using GLP-1s.Resources:Connect with and follow Dr. Stanley Crittenden on LinkedIn.Learn more about Quantum Health on their LinkedIn and website.

About Ashish Pamula:Ashish Pamula is the Growth Lead at Samaritan, where he spearheads partnership efforts with Medicaid plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and health systems to reach more people with stable housing.Things You’ll Learn:Samaritan partners with Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans to provide resources and support to unhoused residents.The organization focuses on incentivized behavioral change, flexible funds for strategic needs, and relational support to help people overcome financial barriers and achieve stable housing and health.Samaritan helps individuals navigate the complex process of finding housing by providing financial assistance for basic needs like groceries, transportation, and access to housing navigators.Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans benefit from partnering with Samaritan through reduced reliance on emergency services and a better understanding of the gaps in addressing social determinants of health.Samaritan aims to serve 100,000 unhoused residents in the next five years by expanding partnerships and reaching underserved rural communities.Resources:Connect with and follow Ashish Pamula on LinkedIn.Learn more about Samaritan on their LinkedIn and website.Email Ashish directly here.

About Dr. Shafiq Rab:Dr. Shafiq Rab is the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer for Tufts Medicine. He leads the organization's digital transformation efforts and leverages technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.About Suman Mishra:Suman Mishra is the Chief Technology Officer of Healthcare for GS Lab GAVS. He has extensive experience in healthcare technology and is passionate about using technology to solve complex challenges and improve healthcare outcomes.Things You’ll Learn:AI, data, interoperability, communication, and transparency are key technologies and trends that will impact healthcare over the next five years.Strong governance, change management, and digital workforce development are essential for successful technology implementation in healthcare.Partnerships are crucial for healthcare organizations to drive innovation and improve patient care.Understanding patient needs and preferences is essential for creating a positive member experience.Healthcare organizations face significant economic pressures and must leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.Resources:Connect with and follow Dr. Shafiq Rab on LinkedIn.Learn more about Tufts Medicine on their LinkedIn and website.Email Dr. Rab here and call him at +1 (609) 304-5342.Connect with and follow Suman Mishra on LinkedIn.Learn more about GS Lab GAVS on their LinkedIn and website.Email Suman directly here.

About Dr. David Carmouche:Dr. David Carmouche is the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Lumeris. He is a visionary leader in transformational healthcare delivery with a unique blend of provider, payer, retail, and integrated delivery network leadership experience.Things You’ll Learn:Lumeris has launched Tom, an agentic AI solution designed to support primary care teams and extend primary care to more Americans.Tom leverages Lumeris's data aggregation capabilities to launch coordinated agents that proactively address patients' needs and improve care coordination.There's an estimated two billion-hour gap in primary care in the US, and technology like Tom is essential to bridge this gap and ensure access for all.AI can help automate tasks, provide services that aren't currently happening, and upskill the delivery of primary care.Lumeris is approaching the deployment of Tom cautiously, with guardrails and thorough testing, to ensure it enhances the provider-patient relationship rather than replacing it.Resources:Connect with and follow Dr. David Carmouche on LinkedIn.Learn more about Lumeris on their LinkedIn and website.Email David directly here.

About James Woods II:James E. Woods II, is the Head of Enterprise Informatics at Philips North America. With over 20 years of experience in the medtech industry, James leads Philips' healthcare informatics interests, including delivery, device integration, and digital pathology solutions.Things You’ll Learn:Philips focuses on end-to-end client partnership, improved efficiencies and collaboration for clinicians, and delivering actionable insights at the point of care.Philips invests heavily in innovation, including AI, to free up clinicians' time and improve patient outcomes. In 2023, the company invested $1.7 billion in innovation.The company approaches AI development through a mixed model, including homegrown solutions, collaborations with startups, and partnerships with other industry groups.Philips addresses the ethical implications of AI through five key principles: considering the well-being of the patient, augmenting people with human supervision, robustness (do no harm), fairness, and transparency.The future of healthcare will be shaped by trends such as personalized medicine, home care, and addressing equity and access to healthcare.Resources:Connect with and follow James E. Woods II on LinkedIn.Learn more about Philips on their LinkedIn and website.

About Tammy Cress:Tammy Cress is the Senior Vice President of Clinical Innovation and Solutions at Teladoc Health. As a nurse by background, Tammy leads a cross-functional team to develop and evolve solutions that enable care transformation at scale while addressing the health systems’ most challenging problems.Things You’ll Learn:Listening to the market and designing technology to fit the needs of health systems is crucial for effective care transformation.Hybrid care teams, blending in-person and virtual care, are improving efficiency, patient satisfaction, and return on investment.Telehealth adoption is on the rise. Twenty-five percent of care is now delivered virtually, and perceptions of its quality are increasing.Enterprise telehealth solutions and the incorporation of AI tools can scale efficiencies and improve care outcomes.Care teams will have more time to spend with patients and deliver better-quality care through improved collaboration and technology.Resources:Connect with and follow Tammy Cress on LinkedIn.Learn more about Teladoc on their LinkedIn and website.Email Tammy directly here.

About Travis Dalton:Travis Dalton is the President and CEO of Clerativ, a healthcare technology, data, and insights company focused on affordability, transparency, and quality. With over 20 years of experience in the health tech space, Travis is passionate about leveraging data and technology to drive positive change in healthcare delivery and cost management.Things You’ll Learn:A company rebrand represents growth and a renewed commitment to solving key issues in the healthcare space.Transparency in healthcare can align the interests of payers, providers, and employers, leading to better care and fair pricing for patients.AI and cloud-based solutions can automate business processes, reduce costs, and improve the delivery of actionable insights in healthcare.Addressing rural healthcare disparities is crucial for ensuring equitable access to care and maintaining the viability of local healthcare services.Clerativ's Benefit Insights product helps employers evaluate health plan options and identify opportunities to reduce costs while improving employee benefits.Resources:Connect with and follow Travis Dalton on LinkedIn.Learn more about Claritev on their LinkedIn and website.

About Jason Oberfest:Jason Oberfest is Vice President of Healthcare at ŌURA, leading strategy and partnerships to drive early health interventions, improved patient outcomes, and cost reduction. He previously spent five years at Apple, shaping the Health app on iPhone and Apple Watch. As Founder and CEO of Mango Health, Jason built a pioneering mobile health app for chronic condition management, partnering with major healthcare leaders before its acquisition in 2019. Passionate about behavior-driven health innovation, he excels in designing digital solutions that empower consumers and enhance healthcare delivery.Things You’ll Learn:ŌURA focuses on sleep, readiness, and activity tracking, providing comprehensive health insights.Wearable health trackers can improve primary care by making it more efficient and personalized.The healthcare community is increasingly recognizing the critical role of sleep quality in overall well-being, extending beyond mental health to encompass cardiovascular and metabolic health.ŌURA measures various biometrics, including sleep stages, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and body temperature.Wearable technology provides a means for continuous, passive biometric data collection, offering a comprehensive view of a patient's health status. Integrating this data into care plans can personalize treatment and improve patient outcomes.Resources:Connect with and follow Jason Oberfest on LinkedIn.Learn more about ŌURA on their LinkedIn and website.

About Branden Robinson:Branden Robinson is the Chief Growth Officer at Sevaro Health, where he leads the organization's growth strategies and initiatives. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, including 15 years focused on digital and virtual healthcare, Branden is dedicated to expanding access to neurological expertise through innovative technology solutions.Things You’ll Learn:Virtual neurology is essential to address the growing shortage of neurologists and the increasing prevalence of neurological disorders, ensuring patients receive timely and specialized care.AI triage systems can optimize neurologist time by prioritizing patients based on the acuity of their condition, ensuring the most critical cases receive immediate attention while managing the influx of stroke consults.Hospitals can improve revenue, outcomes, and patient satisfaction by using teleneurology services.A continuum of care model in virtual neurology, connecting acute care to outpatient teleneurology, is crucial for maintaining patient engagement within the health system and improving long-term health outcomes.Mechanical thrombectomies and surgical procedures to remove clots are transforming stroke care. This provides an opportunity for health systems to develop hub-and-spoke models using virtual health to extend access to specialized care.Resources:Connect with and follow Branden Robinson on LinkedIn.Learn more about Sevaro Health on their LinkedIn and website.Email Branden directly here.

About Mark Whittington:Mark Whittington is the Managing Director at HealthXL, a company focused on improving healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic conditions through chronic care management and remote patient monitoring. Mark is passionate about helping people stay healthy longer and improving their quality of life, especially those in vulnerable stages of their health journey.Things You’ll Learn:Chronic care management and RPM can alleviate the burden on primary care physicians, allowing them to focus on patients who need face-to-face care while managing routine cases remotely.Devices used for remote patient monitoring (blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, etc.) should be simple and familiar. Accountability and consistent use are the most critical factors for success.Transparency and communication with patients through various channels (devices, texting, apps) will improve patient engagement and access to care.AI has the potential to glean insights from patient data, predict health issues, and enable earlier interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.Chronic care management and RPM are key components of value-based care. They enable providers to proactively manage patient health and prevent costly complications.Resources:Connect with and follow Mark Whittington on LinkedIn.Learn more about HealthXL on their LinkedIn and website.Email Mark directly here.