Insights from HLTH 2024: Technology, Value-Based Care, and the Future of Health Innovation
This past October, members of our team attended the HLTH USA 2024 Conference, the premier event for healthcare innovation, where visionaries from across the industry gathered to discuss the future of health and wellness. HLTH continues to be a powerhouse conference, bringing together everyone from payers and providers to digital health pioneers and risk enablers. This year’s themes focused heavily on AI, health equity, mental and behavioral health, alternative payment models, and, unsurprisingly, the evolution of Value-Based Care (VBC).
Our team came away with fresh perspectives on the biggest challenges and advancements shaping our industry. Here’s what each of them had to say:
Brian M. Overstreet, President & CEO:
"HLTH was packed with forward-thinking companies, all looking to redefine healthcare as we know it...Value-Based Care (VBC) was another huge focus in my discussions; even those not yet active in VBC recognized its importance and expressed a clear urgency to move in that direction..."
Jesica Freeman, Chief Product Officer:
"...Real-time data and AI are hot topics right now, with nearly everyone eager to integrate these technologies into care delivery. The demand for accurate data and validated financial models is higher than ever, especially as healthcare continues to explore these cutting-edge solutions..."
Tassanee Khouri, VP of Commercial:
"...It was a common theme with almost everyone I spoke to: VBC is the end goal, but without clear metrics upfront, providers are exposed to unintended financial consequences. This only reinforces how vital it is for the industry to make financial clarity and consistent outcomes central to any risk-based healthcare model."
Jiaming Wang, Senior Product Manager:
"The industry is clearly moving toward value-based care, with a lot of providers showing interest in risk-based arrangements to improve patient outcomes. But a recurring issue came up in my conversations—many of these providers want to take on risk but don’t have effective ways to measure or manage it..."
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