2024 HPM Healthcare Conference Agenda
Friday, April 12, 2023
9:00am-5:00pm
The Forum @ Columbia University
Agenda
8:15-9:00am – Check In and Coffee
9:00-9:15am – Welcome
9:15-10:15am – Keynote Address
10:15-10:30am - Coffee Break
10:30-11:30am – Morning Panel
11:30am-1:00pm – Lunch
1:15-2:15pm – Afternoon Sessions (Select One: Panel, Roundtable Discussion or Fireside Chat)
2:15-2:30pm - Break
2:30 -3:30pm - Afternoon Panel
3:30-5:00pm – Networking Reception
The Keynote Address: In 2023, the Governor of New York took a significant step forward by establishing a gubernatorial advisory body aimed at ensuring high-quality, equitable healthcare access for all New Yorkers. Introducing: The Commission on the Future of Health Care. Under the leadership of Dr. Sherry Glied as its Chair, this commission brings together 13 prominent practitioners and policy makers to offer annual strategic guidance to the Governor on areas such as policy, regulation, and transformative strategies within the healthcare system. Considering evolving patient preferences, new technologies, and innovative financing, Dr. Glied will deliver forward-looking insights on the Commission and predictions for health care in New York (and beyond).
Keynote: Dr. Sherry Glied, Dean of New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
The Morning Panel,Communicating Topics in Public Health Effectively, will cover the importance of bridging the gap between scientific information and public understanding. In this session, we will delve into the nuances of public health communication, sharing expertise on conveying complex health topics to diverse audiences with clarity and impact, and providing valuable strategies for effective messaging in public health.
Moderated by Rob Shepardson, Founding Partner at SS+K, Adjunct Professor, Health Policy and Management
Panelists:
Kevin Munoz, Assistant Press Secretary, The White House
Brian Reich, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning and Director of Speechwriting at US Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Julie Herbstman, Professor at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, Director of Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health
The Lunch Salon, Business Perspectives in Digital Health — Exploring the Journey of One Medical will comprehensively examine one of the most significant mergers in healthcare and its impact on healthcare delivery. The primary focus will be on exploring how these innovations and shifts in healthcare delivery can address social determinants of health and health inequities, particularly in reaching underserved communities. Be prepared to delve into personal lessons, including ethical friction points, navigating health literacy, and the transformations that accompany mergers and acquisitions. *The Lunch Salon will be limited to 30 guests - register fast to reserve your seat!
Hosted by Andrea Marx , Senior Marketing Manager, Amazon Health Services and Columbia Executive MPH/MHA Student
The Afternoon Fireside Chat, Exploring Food Access, Justice, Policy, and Equity, will engage in an impactful discussion on food justice, nutrition insecurity, and the urgent public health and social justice concerns they unveil. The conversation will explore the profound connections between what we eat and the equitable society we aspire to build as we uncover the stark realities of food inequality and empower others to contribute to a solution-driven approach. This session will delve into how policy, the private sector, and the public sector can all work together to address food insecurity and food deserts.
Moderated by Heather Butts, Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management
Featuring Lauren Driscoll, Founder and CEO of NourishedRx
The Afternoon Roundtable Discussion, PEPFAR Reauthorization is Stalled: What now?, will address the status of PEPFAR’s reauthorization, implications of its pause, and future predictions and contingencies global health actors should consider. Although the program has been reauthorized across ten U.S. congresses and four presidential administrations, its reauthorization is stalled in Congress today. Participants joining this roundtable discussion are encouraged to participate in the dialogue, ask questions, and share valuable perspectives while learning from Dr. Michaels-Strasser's industry expertise.
Moderated by Dr. Susan Michaels-Strasser, Senior Director of Human Resources for Health, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, ICAP at Columbia University
The Afternoon Panel, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships in Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Addressing Whole Health, features perspectives from payers, venture capital investors, and startup founders, discussing how holistic health practices are disrupting the care economy and healthcare. The panel explores the speakers' roles in creating a positive impact and promoting multidimensional health through science-backed Eastern and Western approaches to prioritize physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Learn more about the rise of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), the challenges associated with societal perceptions, as it integrates into the healthcare system and emerges as a popular solution for preventative health practices.
Moderatedby Dr. David Rosenthal, Faculty Director of Management Programs, Health Policy and Management
Panelists:
Carol Huffman,VP of Strategic Partnerships, EmblemHealth
Amanda Eilian, Co-Founder and Partner, _able Partners
Lulu Ge, Founder and CEO, Elix
The Closing Panel, Promoting Health Equity and Accessibility in the AI Space, will discuss active development and deployment strategies to ensure AI health solutions are both inclusive and accessible. Speakers will discuss real-world challenges and opportunities in utilizing health data ethically and how these practices can drive innovations that benefit all segments of society. This will be an engaging panel and of interest to anyone committed to leveraging AI technology as a tool to overcome health disparities.
Moderated by Dr. Jeff Goldsmith, Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Associate Dean, Columbia University Data Science Institute
Panelists:
Dr. Julia Iyasere, Executive Director, Dalio Center for Health Justice at NewYork-Presbyterian
Dr. Ashley Beecy, Medical Director, AI Operations at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Dr. Rebecca Winokur, Physician Strategist, Health Equity Leader, and Ethical AI Subject Matter Expert