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Tomorrow Health's Leadership Council

November 6-8, 2024 | New York City

The 2024 Leadership Council brought together healthcare’s brightest minds in vibrant New York City for three transformative days of insights, discussions, and big ideas to reshape healthcare.

We created impactful connections and memorable moments—from a mind-bending mentalist performance to an unforgettable night at the Comedy Cellar.

Explore our event highlights to see how these leaders are driving the future of healthcare forward.

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Leadership Council Highlights

Experience the best moments from the 2024 Leadership Council—where healthcare leaders tackled the industry's biggest challenges, shared visionary insights, and forged powerful connections to build a better tomorrow.

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Sessions

“Home-based care is very much the future. We're still in a test-and-learn phase, and we're trying to learn as much as we possibly can."

Kurt Hilzinger
Chairman of the Board, Humana

Welcome to Leadership Council: Unleashing the Power of the Home

Kicking off the day, we delved into the transformative potential of home-based care. Speakers spotlighted the critical need for seamless policy, care coordination, and payor-provider partnerships to unlock this vision.

Julie Yoo

a16z
General Partner

Kurt Hilzinger

Humana
Chairman of the Board

Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD

Risant Health
Chief Executive Officer

Sree Chaguturu, MD

CVS Health
EVP and Chief Medical Officer

“We have to be proactive in those conversations both on The Hill and at the White House to make sure industry perspective, based on actual experience, is involved in influencing those policy discussions which are going to impact the industry."

Senator Mo Cowen
Cheif Legal and External Affairs Officer, Devoted Health

Policy Prognosis: What this Week's Election Means for Healthcare

With the election stirring the healthcare landscape, this panel broke down how new policy shifts could redefine drug pricing, payment models, and care delivery. Industry leaders shared sharp insights into navigating change, emphasizing strategies to stay ahead in an era of rapid regulatory evolution.

Colin Rom

a16z
Public Policy Lead

Stuart Portman

Georgia Department of Community Health
Georgia State Medicaid Director

Sen Mo Cowan

Devoted Health
Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer

Randy Pate

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Former Deputy Administrator & Director, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

“As we fine tune the algorithms to identify how a person wants to engage with their health, our NPS has gone up dramatically"

Kate Musler
SVP of Risk Management & Provider Networks, Highmark

Embracing Technology For Care Where It Counts

Health plans have poured resources into tech innovation, but is it truly moving the needle? In this candid discussion, panelists highlighted both the triumphs and pitfalls of tech integration—revealing why a thoughtful tech strategy can mean the difference between breakthrough results and frustrating setbacks.

Bob Badal

a16z
Head of Business Development

Kate Musler

Highmark Health
SVP of Risk Management and Provider Networks

Cathy Fackovec

Tomorrow Health
SVP of Clinical Operations

Veeral Desai

agilon health
Chief Strategy and Development Officer

“A third of patients in the hospital can be taken care of at home."

Dr. John Bulger
CMO, Geisinger Health Plan

When Will Home-Based Care Drive Value?

Home-based care promises big wins—improved outcomes, lower costs, and happier members. But what’s holding us back from fully realizing this potential? Our expert panel dug into what’s working, what’s falling short, and what it will take to bring this vision to life as a sustainable, value-rich solution.

Phyllis Yale

Bain & Company
Advisory Partner

Heather O'Sullivan, MS, APRN

Mass General Brigham
President, Healthcare at Home

John Bulger, DO

Geisinger Health Plan
Chief Medical Officer

Michael Reilly,

UMPC Health Plan
Vice President of Community and Home-Based Services

“What's one thing we can do to just make this easier, to make it more understandable, to be compassionate about what's going on with a patient?"

Chris Palmieri
CEO, Commonwealth Care Alliance

Care Management: New Complexities of our Membership

As member needs grow increasingly complex, this session unpacked the unique challenges of modern care management. From regulatory shifts to the realities of diverse chronic conditions, panelists underscored the importance of personalized, proactive care solutions to meet these evolving demands.

Gabriela Perez

Tomorrow Health
Chief Growth Officer

Rob Fields, MD

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc
Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer

Chris Palmieri

Commonwealth Care Alliance
President and Chief Executive Officer

Kristin Russell, MD

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Chief Medical Officer

“When we think about operationalizing and deploying programs, our biggest challenge is to agree on definitions and policies."

Josh Patten
AVP & Executive Director of National Value Based Development, Aetna

Adapting Reimbursement Models for Home-Based Care

How do we ensure reimbursement models keep pace with the needs of home-based care? This session dived into innovative risk-sharing approaches and value-based adjustments, addressing how payers can embrace new financial models to drive home care’s success across every line of business.

Beth Bierbower

Humana
Strategic Advisor, Formerly Segment President

Amal Agarwal, MD

Centene
Chief Medical Officer, Medicare Advantage

Melissa Steffan

Evernorth
President, Home Based Care

Josh Patten

Aetna
AVP & Executive Director of National Value Based Development

“There's a huge opportunity to start to codify more of the services to create a better ramp for reimbursement, so that we can move actually truly deliver a much more integrated, meaningful, set of solutions to clinical outcomes."

Will Shrank
Former CMO, Humana

Closing Keynote: The Next Frontier for Competition Is Value

Wrapping up the day, the keynote took on the bold vision of value-based care as the next great competitive differentiator. Tackling everything from vertical integration to operational shifts, this session reimagined the path forward: a future where home is the highest-value care site and the healthcare experience is radically transformed for patients and caregivers alike.

Vjay Kedar

Tomorrow Health
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer

Will Shrank, MD

a16z
Former CMO, Humana

Sandra Clarke

Blue Shield of California
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Toby Cosgrove

Cleveland Clinic
Former President and Chief Executive Officer

Plus delicious eats in good company!

An unforgettable evening at the iconic James Beard House unfolded as Chef Max Rosenberg, formerly of the three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park, brought his Contemporary Eastern Mediterranean flair to life.

With each dish showcasing his cutting-edge technique and bold, inspired flavors, guests were treated to a culinary journey that redefined innovation. This exclusive dining experience was spectacular, making it a night to remember for all who attended!