--- title: Leadership Council Recap 2024 | Tomorrow Health description: Discover key insights on home-based care delivery and payment from the Annual Tomorrow Health Leadership Council 2024 event. --- ![Resource Center](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-09-30%20at%203.07.42%20PM-1.png "Resource Center") TOMORROW HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER # Elevating Care Together Event Recap ## 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. [![Leadership-1](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadership-1.png?width=1084&height=1107&name=Leadership-1.png "Leadership-1")](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/leadership-council-2024?hsLang=en) ![P1249805](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/P1249805.jpg?width=281&height=211&name=P1249805.jpg)   ![P1238912](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/P1238912.jpg?width=281&height=211&name=P1238912.jpg)   ![P1239155](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/P1239155.jpg?width=281&height=211&name=P1239155.jpg)   ## Video Content ## 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. Live + Recorded Webinars ## Attend or Catch Up on Recent Webinars ![download-1](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download-1.jpg?width=1155&height=1155&name=download-1.jpg) ### Mastering Complexity of Care Coordination Join Tomorrow Health and Cityblock Health for an in-depth look at the leading challenges faced by health plan Case Management teams in complex patient care coordination. [Register Today  ](https://get.tomorrowhealth.com/webinar/care-management/) ![62bc84edd8261954d722ea9a_th-life2](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/62bc84edd8261954d722ea9a_th-life2.jpg?width=917&height=916&name=62bc84edd8261954d722ea9a_th-life2.jpg) ### How Geisinger Health Plan Generates Value Watch this recorded webinar where we explore Home-based Care 2.0: How the Geisinger Health Plan with Tomorrow Health generates value and happier members. [Watch Now  ](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/geisinger-health-webinar?hsLang=en) ![download-2](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download-2.jpg?width=1155&height=1155&name=download-2.jpg) ### Streamlining Processes for Better Outcomes Explore actionable strategies for health plans to enhance member outcomes and engagement through enhanced care coordination with Tomorrow Health, [Watch Now  ](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/care-coordination-webinar?hsLang=en) ## 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.  ![JulieYoo-400x400 1](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JulieYoo-400x400%201.webp?width=150&height=150&name=JulieYoo-400x400%201.webp "JulieYoo-400x400 1") Julie Yoo a16z *General Partner* ![kurt hilzinger](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kurt%20hilzinger.webp?width=175&height=175&name=kurt%20hilzinger.webp "kurt hilzinger") Kurt Hilzinger Humana *Chairman of the Board* ![jaewon ryu](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jaewon%20ryu.webp?width=175&height=175&name=jaewon%20ryu.webp "jaewon ryu") Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD Risant Health *Chief Executive Officer* ![Sree](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sree.webp?width=175&height=175&name=Sree.webp "Sree") 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. ![Untitled design](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design.png?width=150&height=150&name=Untitled%20design.png "Untitled design") Colin Rom a16z Public Policy Lead ![stuart portman](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stuart%20portman.png?width=150&height=150&name=stuart%20portman.png "stuart portman") Stuart Portman Georgia Department of Community Health *Georgia State Medicaid Director* ![cowen](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cowen.png?width=150&height=150&name=cowen.png "cowen") Sen Mo Cowan Devoted Health *Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer* ![randy](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/randy.png?width=150&height=150&name=randy.png "randy") 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. ![TMW Headshots3](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TMW%20Headshots3.png?width=150&height=150&name=TMW%20Headshots3.png "TMW Headshots3") Bob Badal a16z *Head of Business Development* ![kate musler](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kate%20musler.png?width=150&height=150&name=kate%20musler.png "kate musler") Kate Musler Highmark Health *SVP of Risk Management and Provider Networks* ![Cathy Fackovec](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cathy%20Fackovec.png?width=150&height=150&name=Cathy%20Fackovec.png "Cathy Fackovec") Cathy Fackovec Tomorrow Health *SVP of Clinical Operations* ![TMW Headshots5](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TMW%20Headshots5.png?width=150&height=150&name=TMW%20Headshots5.png "TMW Headshots5") 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](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/phyllis-yale.png?width=150&height=150&name=phyllis-yale.png "phyllis-yale") Phyllis Yale Bain & Company *Advisory Partner* ![heather-sullivan](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/heather-sullivan.png?width=150&height=150&name=heather-sullivan.png "heather-sullivan") Heather O'Sullivan, MS, APRN Mass General Brigham *President, Healthcare at Home* ![john bulger](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/john%20bulger.png?width=150&height=150&name=john%20bulger.png "john bulger") John Bulger, DO Geisinger Health Plan *Chief Medical Officer* ![mike reilly](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mike%20reilly.png?width=150&height=150&name=mike%20reilly.png "mike reilly") 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](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gabriela%20perez.png?width=150&height=150&name=gabriela%20perez.png "gabriela perez") Gabriela Perez Tomorrow Health *Chief Growth Officer* ![rob fields](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rob%20fields.png?width=150&height=150&name=rob%20fields.png "rob fields") Rob Fields, MD Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc *Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer* ![chris palmieri](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chris%20palmieri.png?width=150&height=150&name=chris%20palmieri.png "chris palmieri") Chris Palmieri Commonwealth Care Alliance *President and Chief Executive Officer* ![kristin russell](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kristin%20russell.png?width=150&height=150&name=kristin%20russell.png "kristin russell") 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-2](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/beth-2.png?width=150&height=150&name=beth-2.png "beth-2")  Beth Bierbower Humana *Strategic Advisor, Formerly Segment President* ![Amal Argarwal](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amal%20Argarwal.png?width=150&height=150&name=Amal%20Argarwal.png "Amal Argarwal") Amal Agarwal, MD Centene *Chief Medical Officer, Medicare Advantage* ![melissa steffan](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/melissa%20steffan.png?width=150&height=150&name=melissa%20steffan.png "melissa steffan") Melissa Steffan Evernorth *President, Home Based Care* ![joshpatten](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/joshpatten.png?width=150&height=150&name=joshpatten.png "joshpatten") 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. ![vijaycrop](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vijaycrop.png?width=130&height=130&name=vijaycrop.png "vijaycrop") Vjay Kedar Tomorrow Health *Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer* ![shrank](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shrank.png?width=130&height=130&name=shrank.png "shrank") Will Shrank, MD a16z *Former CMO, Humana* ![sandra clarke](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sandra%20clarke.webp?width=150&height=150&name=sandra%20clarke.webp "sandra clarke") Sandra Clarke Blue Shield of California *Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer* ![toby cosgrove](https://resources.tomorrowhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/toby%20cosgrove.webp?width=150&height=150&name=toby%20cosgrove.webp "toby cosgrove") 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! 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