

The Medical Alley Association has launched two digital event series to deliver unparalleled intelligence and resources to our healthcare community and beyond. Bringing the Future Forward features discussions with leaders on the most relevant topics in healthcare and how transformation is shaping the future. Our other series, What Now, What Next, delivers unique tools, resources, and guidance for your organization to navigate this new environment.
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PAST EVENTS IN THE SERIES
Recruiting and Retention in 2022 and Beyond
The pandemic, The Great Resignation, wage inflation, remote work, hybrid work: the factors impacting recruiting and retaining great people are more complex than ever. And still, people want purpose, empowerment, good pay and benefits, and thoughtful leadership. As 2022 approaches let’s discuss what we have learned, how we are adapting, and what lies ahead when building and keeping great teams.
A panel of your peers will share their experiences, new best practices, and their lingering questions. Join to add your questions and insights.
PANEL

Frank Jaskulke
Vice President of Intelligence


Nicki Leritz
Corporate HR Director


Mark Kuehl
Vice President, Human Resources

Establishing Trust and Advancing Health Equity Initiatives Through Community in Medical Alley
Social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on existing inequities impacting the health outcomes of vulnerable communities. There is an urgency for strategic and equitable investments in these communities so that we can create a systemic approach to addressing healthcare disparities.
Community-based organizations focused on the public health of residents play a critical role in combatting health inequities, but what is our Medical Alley community currently doing, and what more can be done? We know effective partnerships between industry and community are critical to advancing health equity, but what strategies are most effective with building trust and creating impactful partnerships?
Join us for a fireside chat discussion with 3M Healthcare’s President, Mojdeh Poul, and a panel discussion with leaders across Medical Alley on the health equity impact industry can make through dynamic community partnerships.
FIRESIDE CHAT

Alexis Kochanski
Director of Member Engagement


Mojdeh Poul
Group President, 3M Health Care

PANEL

Frank Jaskulke
Vice President of Intelligence


Michael Helgeson, DDS
Chief Executive Officer


Mary Hengen, MBA
Vice President, Patient Outcomes and Experience


Kathy Parsons, MHA, MBA
Vice President, Population Health

Innovating for Impact: Transforming the Delivery of Treatment, Recovery, and Behavioral Health Care and Solutions
Millions of people throughout the United States are affected by mental illness and addiction. Unfortunately, too many of them are unable or unwilling to seek care – either through inability to access it, the perceived stigma attached to seeking care, lack of support, or other physical or mental obstacles.
Fortunately, innovative solutions from both established care providers and new, technology-based, entrants are available and are helping impacted people overcome many of these obstacles.
Join us in this webinar to hear from leaders in this space about how delivery of care has changed. We will also discuss what’s next, and how affected people and their families are benefiting.
FIRESIDE CHAT
Hope, Healing, and Transformation: Leveraging Innovation to Improve Patient’s Lives

Bobby Patrick
Vice President of Strategic Growth & Policy


Dr. Joseph Lee
President and CEO

PANEL
The Impact of Technology on Access and Outcomes in Treatment, Recovery, and Behavioral Health Care

Frank Jaskulke
Vice President of Intelligence


Yuri Maricich M.D.
Chief Medical Officer


Jordan Hansen
Chief Executive Officer


Neerja Singh, PhD
Clinical Behavioral Health Director

Tech + People: Healthcare’s Senior Evolution
The stereotype of seniors not understanding technology no longer applies in today’s world. Advances in technology, new generations of seniors that grew up with computers, and the need to scale high-quality care cost-effectively are remaking senior care in the U.S. In this discussion, we will hear from companies on the cutting edge of senior care’s revolution, challenge assumptions, and explore opportunities for further innovation.

Frank Jaskulke
Vice President of Intelligence


Julie Ament Gran
Chief Growth Officer


Jason Wenell
Chief Technology Officer


Karl Ulfers
Chief Executive Officer

You’ll See the Doctor Now: Hospital at Home
Moving from paying for volume to value has been in the works for many years. Progress was slow owing to regulation, inertia, and the sheer complexity of healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transition with the rapid adoption of virtual care services, revised federal regulations, and a forced digital transformation.
To examine these changes and the opportunities ahead, join the Medical Alley Association for two discussions focused on value-based care. First, we will examine the impact of rapid growth in virtual care and the challenges and opportunities for better integrating it into value-based arrangements. The second will explore recent changes to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute and the opportunities for patients to realize the benefits of value-based care. It will also examine further changes to enhance the transformation to value-based care.

Bobby Patrick
Vice President of Strategic Growth & Policy


Raphael Rakowski
Executive Chairman


Stephen Parodi, MD
Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Communications, and Brand


Ajani Dunn
Associate Administrator

From Volume to Value: The Opportunities, Challenges, and Future for Value-Based Care
Moving from paying for volume to value has been in the works for many years. Progress was slow owing to regulation, inertia, and the sheer complexity of healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transition with the rapid adoption of virtual care services, revised federal regulations, and a forced digital transformation.
To examine these changes and the opportunities ahead, join the Medical Alley Association for two discussions focused on value-based care. First, we will examine the impact of rapid growth in virtual care and the challenges and opportunities for better integrating it into value-based arrangements. The second will explore recent changes to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute and the opportunities for patients to realize the benefits of value-based care. It will also examine further changes to enhance the transformation to value-based care.
PANEL 1
What Does Value-Based Care Mean in a Virtual-First World?

Frank Jaskulke
Vice President of Intelligence


Joe Connolly
Founder & CEO


Taqee Khaled
Managing Director


Cheryl Matter, PhD
Vice President of Population Health

PANEL 2
Value-Based Care Post-Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute Reforms: Opportunities and Impact on Implementation

Bobby Patrick
Vice President of Strategic Growth & Policy


Ashton Boon
Legal Counsel


Nichole Mitchell
Chief Operating Officer


David O. Ault
Counsel


Matthew Amodeo
Partner

SOLD OUT - Turning Passion into Action: Leading on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Many organizations throughout Medical Alley and the country are focusing on integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into their operations, across their business, in their hiring practices, and how they engage and target resources in communities. For DE&I initiatives to truly be successful, rather than an empty pledge or checkbox, there are significant steps an organization need to take – such as establishing leadership alignment and direction on the mission and establishing clear metrics that can be measured over time – both for internal and community-based initiatives.
In this session of Bringing the Future Forward, you’ll hear from Medical Alley organizations who are leading on embedding DE&I efforts into the core of their mission and strategies for successfully integrating these into existing processes throughout an organization.
FIRESIDE CHAT

Geoff Martha
Chairman of the Board and CEO


Bobby Patrick, VI
Vice President of Strategic Growth & Policy

Strategies for Turning Passion into Action – How to Execute Successful DE&I Initiatives

MODERATOR: Alexis Kochanski
Director of Member Engagement


Roxane Battle
Vice President, Advocacy and Community


Kaamilya Clinkscales-Major
Head of Inclusion, Diversity & HR Compliance USCAN


Kelli J. Scott MS, CDM
Director, Diversity and Engagement


Angel Uddin
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Reducing Disparities in Maternal Care Outcomes through Partnerships and Innovation
The United States is in the midst of confronting an uncomfortable and unacceptable reality: we are the only industrialized nation that has a rising maternal mortality rate. Even more alarming, however, is that women of color are up to three or four times as likely to die from a pregnancy related complication as white women – a gap that persists across education and income levels.
Successfully addressing these disparities will require insight, expertise, and innovation from the entire healthcare community. Establishing successful partnerships, improving access, leveraging technology, and connecting with the community are a few of the key pieces to making real improvements in maternal outcomes for all women – but especially women of color. Medical Alley organizations are leading in this effort and are committed to accomplishing this goal.
This Bringing the Future Forward session focuses on the innovative work being done by Medical Alley organizations – and their partners – to reduce disparities in maternal outcomes through collaboration, innovative care delivery methods, technology, and connecting with communities and populations most impacted.
FIRESIDE CHAT

MODERATOR: Jodi Hubler
Board Director


Tim Spilker
CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community & State


Stacey D. Stewart, MBA
President and CEO

PANELISTS

MODERATOR: Alexis Kochanski
Director of Member Engagement


Veronica Adamson
Head of Obstetrics Solutions


Ann Holder
CEO


Dr. Lisa Saul
President, Mother Baby Clinical Service Line


Dr. Shirley Sylvester
Senior Medical Director for Women's Health, OCMO

The 1-Click Patient Experience: How Experience Design is Improving Outcomes
Long ago, banks realized that adding a second teller reduced wait times by a whopping 95%, and this dramatically improved customer satisfaction and retention. There is a long explanation to why that is but, most importantly, it shows that improving the user experience can have unexpectedly large impacts. Amazon has become famous for their 1-click technology that has made ordering just about anything almost frictionless.
Bold healthcare innovators are bringing these experiences to healthcare and, as a result, are creating competitive edges for their companies, leading to more satisfied patients and customers.
In this Bringing The Future Forward session, we will discuss how organizations are making these changes and what remains to be done.
MODERATOR

Jodi Hubler
Board Director

PANELISTS

Kathy Parsons
Vice President of Population Health and Executive Director of Central MN Health Network


Sarah Fraser
Head of Finance


Ali M. Wing
Former Chief Consumer Officer

[SOLD OUT] Helping Close the Health Inequity Gap Through More Inclusive Clinical Trials
Addressing and eliminating health disparities is a priority for healthcare organizations in Medical Alley –and throughout the nation – and it has gained increased attention during the COVID-19 pandemic and following the murder of George Floyd.
This effort requires a multi-faceted approach from every sector of healthcare, but one that can help make significant strides long-term is increasing diversity within clinical trials. Medical Alley organizations have long been leaders on this effort, and recent events have only furthered their commitment to reaching this goal.
In this Bringing The Future Forward session, hear from Medical Alley organizations on how they are increasing and improving outreach to generate more participation from underrepresented populations, what strategies they are using to partner with other organizations to build more representative clinical trials, and how they are working to advance inclusive research overall.
FIRESIDE CHAT

Michael Mahoney
CEO


Michael R. Jaff
Chief Medical Officer & Vice President, Peripheral Interventions

ADVANCING INCLUSIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPING EXTERNAL PARTNERING STRATEGIES

Chyke Doubeni
Professor of Family Medicine


Melissa S. Gonzales, Ph.D.
External Partnering, Chief Diversity Office


Vino Raj
Director of Clinical Research Informatics & Analytics

COVID-19 and Specialty Pharmacy: Impacts and Responses to High-Risk Patient Populations
While much has been made of the pandemic’s impact on care delivery – telemedicine, remote monitoring, and deferral of needed care – as important, though less discussed, is the pandemic’s impact on pharmacy, especially specialty pharmacy. The complexity of specialty pharmacy with multiple stakeholders, complex supply chains, and evolving payment and business models has required radical rethinking due to the pandemic.
In this Bringing the Future Forward session from the Medical Alley Association, hear from specialty pharmacy stakeholders on how they have adapted to the effects of COVID-19 for high-risk patient populations and are preparing for a post-pandemic world of care delivery.
PANELISTS

Meredith Holt
National Vice President of Health Systems


Samir Mistry
Vice President of Pharmacy


Sheena Babin, PharmD, CSP
Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services and Business Development - Specialty Pharmacy

Medical Alley's Cellular Therapy Revolution
Cell and Gene therapy is revolutionizing medicine by moving medicine from treatment to cure. Did you know that Medical Alley innovators have been in the middle of this revolution for decades and now represent some of the leading organizations in the world? In this session we’ll discuss some of the breakthrough medicine coming from Medical Alley’s innovators and the prospects for the region becoming a biotech hotspot.
In this Bringing The Future Forward session, presented by CPT, we discuss some of the breakthrough medicine coming from Medical Alley’s innovators and the prospects for the region becoming a biotech hotspot.
PANELISTS

Amy Ronneberg
CEO


David Eansor
President, Protein Sciences Segment


Michelle Berg
President, GMP Nucleic Acids

The Patient Will See You Now: Moving From Patient to Consumer Centricity
The house call was once common – the doctor would visit the patient, evaluate their condition, and prescribe treatment. Today, a doctor’s visit – or, rather, an office visit – requires traveling to a specific location. An entire industry has developed to bring convenience and cost savings to consumers of healthcare by delivering care anywhere. But, many regulatory, workflow, and behavioral issues stand in the way of delivering healthcare fully in the way consumers seek.
In this Bringing The Future Forward session, we explored those barriers, the promise of care anywhere, and its limits. Additional discussion will look at how these emerging technologies and practices are changing the business model of health systems that have spent years optimizing for in-person care delivery.
PANELISTS

Lisa Lavin
Founder & CEO


Jared Sieling
Founder & CEO


Lonny Stormo
Co-Founder & CEO

Is the Digital Health Revolution Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes in care delivery across the nation. Telehealth, virtual care and remote monitoring are changing the patient experience and accelerating the transformation of healthcare.Is the digital health revolution here to stay or is this just a COVID-19 fix? What does healthcare look like moving forward?
In this Bringing the Future Forward session, sponsored by Bind, we explored the digital health shifts, whether we can ever go back, and what to expect moving forward.
PANELISTS

Jon Pearce
CEO


Nichole Melton Mitchell
COO


Dr. Sameer Badlani
CIO

Straight Talk on Health Inequities: This Crisis Must Be Addressed
Minnesota continues to be touted as one of the nation’s healthiest states. But that’s not true for everyone. Systemic issues continue to produce great disparities across racial and economic lines. How do we begin to address the cost of health inequities? Watch our thought provoking conversation that gets to the core of these issues and what we can do to start to make a change.
PANELISTS

Christopher Warlick, MD, PhD
Associate Professor & Chair


Craig E. Sammit
President & CEO

Coming Together to Address the Crisis in Mental Health
The Medical Alley Association and Bind Benefits brought together thought leaders from across health insurance, consumer health technology, and care delivery to discuss how the next generation of mental health services will come from companies working together in ways we’ve never seen before.
PANELISTS

Jodi Hubler
President


Jaclyn Wainwright
CEO


Asheesh Saksena
President
