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The United States' mental and behavioral health crisis calls for clear and actionable standards to ensure organizations across the health care ecosystem are enabling high-quality, accessible care. In response, leading executives in Health Evolution’s Roundtable on Innovations in Mental and Behavioral Health developed a transformative framework to instill accountability in mental and behavioral health care. This comprehensive tool outlines core principles and provides practical example questions, measures, and activities to help organizations assess and enhance their mental and behavioral health care practices.     By using this framework, institutions throughout the industry—including provider, payer, life sciences, and technology organizations—can pinpoint gaps, drive systemic change, and promote equity in care delivery. It’s designed to spark important conversations, foster collaboration, and guide leaders in developing effective strategies for improving mental and behavioral health outcomes.    Discover how this framework can elevate your organization’s approach to mental and behavioral health care https://lnkd.in/gkZiYY-D

Dale Yake, CEO of PT Solutions, has been a transformative force in the field of physical therapy. With a deep commitment to personalized patient care and improving the health care ecosystem, Dale founded PT Solutions Physical Therapy in Eufaula, Alabama. Under his leadership, PT Solutions has grown to encompass over 1,800 therapists and 550+ clinics across 25 states, establishing numerous health system partnerships. Health Evolution interviewed Dale about his journey with PT Solutions, the impact of his leadership on the organization’s growth, and how he envisions the future of physical therapy within the broader health care landscape. Read more in our latest blog https://lnkd.in/gMRGqAc7

Get ready to reshape the future of health care at 2024 Connect, where the industry’s leading experts and innovators will unite from September 23-25 to tackle the most pressing industry challenges.     Over three days, you’ll engage in dynamic discussions, drive innovation, and uncover insights that will redefine the health care landscape. Our 2024 Connect Agenda is designed to ignite leadership, advance equity, and accelerate progress.  Go beyond the headlines and learn from industry leaders about overcoming the most significant challenges facing health care today. Our discussions will equip you with the insights and tools needed to navigate and lead through these complex issues. This is where the future of health care takes shape. Secure your spot at the forefront of change by joining health care’s brightest minds and boldest innovators in Nashville https://lnkd.in/gYst53C8

   Health care is at a crossroads, facing deep-rooted disparities that have resulted in unequal access and health outcomes across diverse populations. By championing health equity, we can not only elevate individual health outcomes but also strengthen and future-proof our health care systems.     As we prepare to convene in Nashville this fall, we're spotlighting our dedication to accelerating health equity on the main stage. Join us for Our Big Discussion— From Pledge to Action: Lessons from Leading Health Equity Champions     We're excited to welcome our speakers:     Tosan O. Boyo, President of Sutter Health’s East Bay Market  Rachel Thornton, MD, PhD, Vice President and Enterprise Chief Health Equity Officer, Nemours Children’s Health System Kelli Tice, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs & Chief Health Equity Officer, GuideWell & Florida Blue Central to this discussion is the Health Equity Pledge, spearheaded by the Health Evolution Forum. This pledge embodies a firm dedication to gathering and analyzing data through an equity-focused perspective, pinpointing disparities, and enacting substantive measures to eradicate them. Together, we'll explore best practices and innovative approaches that showcase the power of collective action in driving meaningful change. Learn more about the Health Equity Pledge here https://lnkd.in/gV5QCPjH Join us from September 23-25 in Nashville, and be a catalyst for change in health care https://lnkd.in/gYst53C8  

Our Scalable Drivers of Health Approaches Roundtable was formed to address the social, economic, and other non-clinical factors that influence health outcomes, prioritizing infrastructure and investment as key elements to scale effective solutions. Over the past year, our sessions have explored pivotal topics and leading initiatives, including insights into Medicaid innovation, strategies for forming and sustaining cross-sector partnerships, and the critical role of data in scaling solutions for health-related social needs. Fellows also delved into defining ROI and value creation in these efforts. Building on this momentum, we're excited to unveil the next chapter of our Roundtable. Introducing: Leading Coalitions for Healthy Communities This evolution highlights our commitment to fostering collaboration across sectors to tackle social and structural drivers of health outcomes. We aim to align investment strategies and leverage proven tactics from innovative partnerships. Learn more about the Leading Coalitions for Healthy Communities Roundtable here https://lnkd.in/gYAHerAe Join us as we continue to drive impactful change in health outcomes and foster healthier communities together https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

Bridging the gap between physical and behavioral health is essential to improving quality and patient outcomes— and achieving integrated care requires redesigning both clinical and financial models. In our upcoming Forum Summer Session, Advancing Value-Based Care in Behavioral Health, we will explore this crucial topic with leading experts. Eldesia Granger, MD, Medical Officer and Acting Deputy Director for the State & Population Health Group at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center, and Purva Rawal, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center, will unpack CMS’ new Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model. This model aims to transform the delivery of mental and behavioral health and substance use disorder for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Moderated by Corbin Petro, Board Member & Advisor, and Founding CEO of Eleanor Health & Benevera Health, this session will provide the latest insights into the IBH model, discuss upcoming implementation, and highlight the model's potential to drive impact across the health care landscape. Join us and elevate your understanding of value-based care in behavioral health. Be part of the conversation as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

At our 2024 Summit in April, CEOs from across the health care industry came together to discuss how the industry’s strategic landscape is shifting, and how capital markets are responding to those changes. Leaders identified three major strategic priorities that will require cross-industry collaboration in the years ahead, and they shed light on how health care organizations and investment groups are working to harness opportunities to solve the industry’s biggest challenges. Read our latest article to learn more, featuring insights from discussions led by David Gluckman, MD, Vice Chairman of Investment Banking & Global Head of Healthcare, Lazard; Sarah Iselin, President & CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; Scott Kupor, Managing Partner, a16z (Andreessen Horowitz); Dan Mendelson, CEO, Morgan Health; Daniel Skovronsky, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Lilly Research Laboratories and Lilly Immunology, Eli Lilly and Company; Derek Streat, Founder, CEO, & Chairman, DexCare; Warner Thomas, President & CEO, Sutter Health; and Mary Tolan, Founder and Managing Partner, Chicago Pacific Founders. https://lnkd.in/eAjuVNrj Your insights are instrumental in shaping the future of health care. Elevate your impact and join conversations like these at our next in-person gathering, 2024 Connect. Apply to attend: https://lnkd.in/gYst53C8 #HESummit24 #healthcare

We are excited to announce the launch of our newest Forum Roundtable: Transforming Health Care Economics, set to begin this fall. By bringing together top cross-industry executives and thought leaders, we aim to forge actionable strategies that will lead to a more financially sustainable and equitable health care system. To meet the growing demand for CEO-level discussions on the future of our economic model, this Roundtable will explore how the health care ecosystem can collaborate and innovate to achieve a more affordable future. Participants will exchange strategies and lessons learned for improving affordability and redesigning incentive and payment models across all populations and all payers.    Meet Our Co-Chairs:    Patrick Conway, MD, CEO, OPTUMRX PHARMACY, INC. Elizabeth Mitchell, President & CEO, Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) Lawrence Moss, MD, President & CEO, Nemours Children’s Health  Farzad Mostashari, MD, Co-Founder & CEO, Aledade, Inc.  Terry Shaw, President & CEO, AdventHealth    Engage with expert leaders, share your insights, and help shape a sustainable financial future for health care. Join the conversation as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

Disparities in health care access and outcomes persist, often exacerbated by social and structural drivers. Addressing these inequities requires innovative, upstream approaches that go beyond traditional health care delivery. Our Fellows are diving into these challenges in the next session of our Scalable Drivers of Health Approaches Roundtable: Innovative Payment and Investment Strategies for Social and Community Health Needs. We’re excited to be joined by: Moderator: Tim Spilker, CEO of Optum Behavioral Health Solutions Nebeyou Abebe, SVP of Social Determinants of Health at Highmark Health Rishi Manchanda MD, CEO of HealthBegins These leaders will discuss how novel payment models and strategic investments can be leveraged to address social needs impacting health outcomes, and how ROI and value creation are defined in this work. Additionally, they will share their experiences and best practices for developing scalable, sustainable models that prioritize health equity and enhance community well-being. Your insights and leadership are crucial in driving powerful industry change. Elevate your impact as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP 

Chronic diseases pose an acute and growing challenge for the United States’ health care system. Chronic diseases are among the leading causes of disability and death in the United States, and they drive much of the country’s annual health care costs. While chronic diseases can affect all Americans, data show disparities between rates of chronic conditions among different demographic groups. To help address this intensifying problem, supporters of Health Evolution’s Health Equity Pledge, which was developed by our Roundtable on Data-Driven Health Equity Strategies, recently convened to discuss strategies for preventing and optimizing care for chronic conditions, with a particular focus on identifying and combating disparities in chronic disease care. Roundtable Co-Chair Kelli Tice, MD, VP of Medical Affairs and Chief Health Equity Officer at GuideWell & Florida Blue; Mark Gwynne, DO, President of UNC Health Alliance; and Mike Uchrin, CEO & Co-Founder at Monogram Health, shared how health care organizations can lead in this space. Read their insights here: https://lnkd.in/dpthewVh Join our community of leaders committed to improving health care and advancing health equity. Become a Health Evolution Fellow: https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP #healthequity #chronicdiseases