Health Evolution

Since launching in 2022, our Health Equity Pledge has served as a bold, cross-industry initiative to meaningfully strengthen data foundations and enable organizations across the health care ecosystem to more effectively identify health disparities, diagnose their root causes, and instill accountability for eliminating them. Our new report,?Advancing Health Equity with Data and Bold Commitment, details the transformative journey of the 50+ provider, health plan, life sciences, technology, and other organizations that participated in the Pledge. The report highlights participants’ accomplishments, insights, and lessons learned—and provides a roadmap for sustaining this critical work. Learn more about the Health Equity Pledge and get effective strategies for driving your organization’s efforts to reduce health disparities here: https://lnkd.in/e3Ygc-wY

Despite increased awareness of health care’s deep-rooted disparities, many health care organizations have struggled with identifying and addressing inequities among the communities they serve. Organizations must take a data-driven approach to accurately pinpoint disparities and create effective solutions but knowing how and where to start—and how to drive continued progress—can be difficult. That’s why we in 2022 launched our Health Equity Pledge—a bold, three-year, cross-industry initiative to help organizations meaningfully strengthen data foundations and better identify disparities, diagnose root causes, and instill accountability for eliminating them. Recently, leaders at the forefront of these efforts—Tosan O. Boyo, President of Sutter Health’s East Bay Market; Rachel Thornton, MD, PhD, FAAP, VP & Chief Health Equity Officer, Nemours Children’s Health; and Kelli Tice, MD, VP, Medical Affairs & Chief Health Equity Officer, GuideWell & Florida Blue—reflected on their public commitment through the Pledge and diligent work to deliver against it. Read about the challenges they encountered, their lessons learned, and their guidance for organizations working to address health disparities here: https://lnkd.in/etbGMSPg And take a deeper dive into insights from the Health Equity Pledge in our new report, Advancing Health Equity with Data and Bold Commitment: https://lnkd.in/e3Ygc-wY #HEConnect24

Health Evolution sat down with Olivia Millard Davis, a senior executive at Headway, the largest mental health provider network in the U.S., with over 48,000 providers nationwide. Headway is transforming mental health care by making it easier for therapists to accept insurance and grow their practices, ensuring access for all. In the interview, Olivia shares how Headway is advancing access, tackling challenges in measuring quality, and building partnerships across the health care ecosystem to scale clinical excellence. Explore Olivia’s insights and the bold steps Headway is taking to reshape mental health care https://lnkd.in/gPzDWV7G

We are excited to share that Inova Health is the first health system to achieve The Joint Commission's Responsible Use of Health Data? (RUHD?) Certification, a program grounded in the principles of the Health Evolution Forum’s “Trust Framework for Accelerating Responsible Use of De-identified Data in Algorithm and Product Development.” This milestone reflects years of collaborative work by Health Evolution Fellows in our former Work Group on Governance and Use of Patient Data in Health IT Products and our current Roundtable on AI and Data-Powered Innovation.

As the health care industry accelerates its adoption of AI, the need for robust governance and ethical frameworks has never been more critical. In the next session of our AI and Data-Powered Innovation Roundtable, we’ll dive into actionable strategies for charting the way forward. We’re excited to welcome: Moderator: Cris Ross, formerly Mayo Clinic Nwando Anyaoku, MD, Providence Corinne Stroum, SCAN Health The discussion will focus on the practical implementation of AI governance, fostering ethical innovation, and addressing challenges like bias, transparency, and accountability. This session is designed for health care leaders to explore the real-world implications and strategies for ethical AI in action. Join the conversation as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

In the first virtual session of our Transforming Health Care Economics Roundtable, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in health care today: the pain points and potential solutions in primary health care financing. As leaders across the industry work toward a financially sustainable future, understanding and addressing these issues has become crucial. This session brings together expert insights on trends in primary care financing, the role of employers, and strategies to improve affordability and outcomes. We are thrilled to welcome: Moderator:Farzad Mostashari, MD, Aledade, Inc. Brent Davis, AdventHealth Scott Shreeve, MD, Crossover Health Gain actionable insights into the future of health care financing—join the conversation as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

The Health Evolution Fellowship unites a dynamic community of visionary CEOs and C-suite executives spanning health plans, care delivery, health IT, and life science organizations, all dedicated to addressing health care’s most pressing challenges. By fostering candid dialogue, meaningful connections, and innovative strategies, the Fellowship creates a collaborative space where leaders can advance solutions that balance equity, affordability, and innovation. Join Us for the December Networking + Roundtable Roundup on Thursday, December 5, 2024 This special year-end session offers Fellows the opportunity to explore key insights from recent Forum Roundtable discussions, providing a comprehensive view of the critical issues shaping the industry. Participants will also receive an exclusive preview of plans for the 2025 Health Evolution Summit, offering an early glimpse of the opportunities and themes that will guide the year ahead. Beyond insights, this gathering offers a chance to network with colleagues across the Fellowship, deepening relationships and preparing for an inspiring new year together. Join the conversation as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP #HEFellowship https://lnkd.in/gVQQdqyd

The Leading Coalitions for Healthy Communities Roundtable is setting out on a new journey this Fellowship year and embracing the proliferation of executives from across and beyond the traditional health care industry who are addressing social and structural drivers of health. In the first virtual session of the year, we’re exploring how employers are taking proactive roles in addressing social factors that impact employee health. As the demand for innovative, employer-driven health care solutions grows, the power of partnerships is more important than ever. This session spotlights unique approaches from the Health Transformation Alliance and AdventHealth, showcasing how these organizations are advancing employee health outcomes through targeted alliances and solutions. We’re thrilled to be joined by: Moderator: Trenor Williams, MD, Socially Determined Robert Andrews, Health Transformation Alliance Rena Freeman, AdventHealth Join a community of leaders transforming health care. Be a part of the change as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

How can strategic investments drive meaningful change in health equity? As health disparities persist, it’s increasingly important for investors and leaders to identify and support solutions that address these systemic inequities. Join us for the next session of our Data-Driven Health Equity Strategies Roundtable, where we’ll examine the pivotal role of investment in shaping a more equitable health care system. This session will provide insights into effective cross-sector collaboration and explore actionable strategies for making impactful investments. We’ll discuss how to determine which companies or programs can make a difference, the metrics that define success, and the expected timelines for achieving meaningful results. What does effective alignment across the industry look like, and how can we collaborate to maximize impact? We are excited to be joined by: Moderator: Meera Mani, MD-PhD, Town Hall Ventures Mark Ghaly, MD, Former Secretary of the California Health & Human Services Agency Orriel Richardson, Morgan Health Elevate your impact—join the conversation as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

Value-based payment arrangements with two-sided risk aren’t common in the commercial health insurance market, even though creating a financially sustainable commercial payment model is more important than ever. Many industry leaders believe making commercial VBP arrangements with downside risk more predictable and common offers a path forward for creating a financially sustainable payment model while delivering high-quality, whole-person care. But information on what does and doesn’t work in risk-based arrangements in the commercial market is not transparently available. ? To help advance adoption of VBP arrangements with downside risk in the commercial market, Health Evolution Fellows in our Roundtable on Commercial Risk-Based Contracting participated in the Value-Based Payment Cohort Study to identify and share key learnings that could define win-win arrangements in risk-based contracting, as well as design guidelines to build those contracts. Our new report outlines industry leaders’ recommendations to make win-win commercial VBP arrangements with downside risk more predictable and common. Learn how your organization can adopt commercial contracts that incentivize high-quality, whole-person care at a sustainable cost: https://lnkd.in/eK7jCFmr