2022 Forbes Healthcare Summit

Please note: agenda and timing are subject to change.

Registration & Networking

Summit Welcome

Shari Rosen, Program Director, Forbes Healthcare Summit; Cofounder & Director, InterConnect Events

Opening Remarks

Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes

Mind Matters: Giving A Voice to the Mental Health Crisis

One in five people will experience depression, anxiety or some other behavioral-health challenge this year. Yet our system handles the treatment of mental health differently from physical health. As a result, more than half of adults with a mental illness don’t receive the help they need. Carson Daly, the television host, producer and radio personality, has made his struggles with anxiety public and is an advocate for breaking down barriers that prevent people from getting treatment. He speaks with Steve Forbes about how we can all do more to eradicate the stigma around mental health.

Carson Daly, Host & Producer, NBC’s “The Voice”; Co-Host, Today Show

Interviewer: Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes

Advancing Health Beyond Healthcare

As one of the nation’s largest providers of healthcare benefits, Elevance Health this year rebranded its businesses to deliver solutions beyond traditional health insurance, simplify the healthcare experience, and advance health beyond healthcare. In their efforts to address whole health and the physical, behavioral and social drivers that impact it, they have aligned with partners like Miami-based start-up Papa to achieve better health outcomes. The two leaders share how they are improving health and healthcare for people and their communities.

Gail Boudreaux, President & Chief Executive Officer, Elevance Health 

Andrew Parker, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Papa

Moderator: Bruce Japsen, Senior Healthcare Contributor, Forbes

When Healthcare Is Out of Reach

Tens of millions of Americans lack access to essential healthcare services, leaving communities vulnerable to poor health outcomes and higher costs. But care in the home is on the rise to address this with home healthcare services accounting for a greater share of total Medicare spending each year. Three leaders in this session will share how technology, alternative care models and community organizations are addressing social determinants of health that impact racial, ethnic and socioeconomic populations in metropolitan and rural settings.

Kim A. Keck, President & Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)

Bill Miller, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, WellSky 

Jennifer Schneider, M.D., M.S., Cofounder & Chief Executive Officer, Homeward Health

Moderator: Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., M.B.A., Executive in Residence, General Catalyst; former President & Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

Betting on HealthTech: The Innovators

Meet three industry-influencing innovators who are simplifying healthcare and achieving cost savings at scale while solving real problems facing patients, providers and health plans. From powering innovation in primary care to creating a community of digital health builders, their models are changing how we access and experience the healthcare system. Where are they placing their bets and what comes next?

Jonathan Bush, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Zus Health

Fay Rotenberg, President & Chief Executive Officer, Firefly Health

Julie Yoo, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz

Moderator: Erica Jain, Cofounder & Chief Executive Officer, Healthie

Rockstar and Warrior: Finding Resilience

Most people experience at least one traumatic event over the course of a lifetime and how they bounce back to everyday problems and stressors is key. But as we’ve seen from the prolonged public health crisis, resilience isn’t just about “bouncing back” from trauma, it’s also about modifying different aspects of your life. Veteran advocate and wounded warrior John Roberts sits down with legendary Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen for a candid glimpse into their shared experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), how it has impacted their lives and what recovery and resilience means to them.

Rick Allen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee; Cofounder, Raven, Drum Foundation

John Roberts, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran & Veteran Advocate

Moderator: Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor, Founders, Forbes

Special Musical Surprise

Interactive Luncheon Experience

A Michelin-Star Story: Bringing People Together with Food

Michelin-star restaurant Owner & Executive Michael Beltran grew up in Little Havana, watching his Cuban exile grandparents bring people together with food. Join Chef Michael for an interactive luncheon experience in which he shares his love for food as a tool for deepening relationships and the power of the collective experience—from nutrition to connection to mindset.

Michael Beltran, Executive Chef & Owner, Ariete Hospitality Group

Interviewer: Mike Federle, Chief Executive Officer, Forbes

Leading By Example: Building Healthy Communities

More than 80 percent of a person’s health outcomes reflect behavioral, socioeconomic and environmental factors. Data, technology and strong leadership are key to assessing these social determinants and bringing together patients and the social and community services they need. A leading provider of integrated healthcare software and an executive from one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies share their initiatives to bridge the gaps in physical, mental, and social care through technology and collaboration. Hear how they are redefining what is possible in healthcare, creating significant value for society by improving lives and access in our communities.

Amy Bricker, President, Express Scripts

Judy Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Epic

Moderator: April Koh, Cofounder & Chief Executive Officer, Spring Health (Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister)

Spotlight: Preventing the Next Global Public Health Crisis

If the world has learned anything from recent events, it’s that health systems are vulnerable to a disease that spreads rapidly. Fragile systems can easily be overwhelmed and need critical partners to respond. In this session industry leader Ramona Sequeira will discuss the role of pharma with a focus on dengue, a deadly mosquito-borne viral disease that puts almost half of the world’s population, about 4 billion people, at risk.

Ramona Sequeira, President, Global Portfolio Division, Takeda

Interviewer: Alex Knapp, Senior Editor, Science & Health, Forbes

The Quantum Leap in AI’s Healthcare Revolution

The convergence of quantum and artificial intelligence is already transforming entire industries, accelerating scientific discovery and reimagining what we thought was possible. Two visionaries share the uses of quantum technologies, how they are being applied to healthcare–from optimizing back-end functions for payers and providers to streamlining clinical trials–and what comes next.

Jim Breyer, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Breyer Capital

Jack Hidary, Chief Executive Officer, SandboxAQ

Moderator: Deeptee Jain, M.D., Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic and Neurologic Surgery, Washington University

Spotlight: Improving Care for Hearing Loss

More than 1.5 billion around the world live with hearing loss. TympaHealth is addressing this growing patient base with an artificial intelligence-driven hearing assessment platform, which optimizes disease detection and makes testing and monitoring available to patients outside traditional care settings and in places like pharmacies, retail stores, and assisted living facilities. Founder & CEO Krishan Ramdoo demonstrates the power of the portable technology that delivers real-time hearing diagnoses to assist patients in their device choices.

Krishan Ramdoo, M.D., Founder & Chief Executive Officer, TympaHealth Technologies

Improving Cancer Care for the Underserved

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S in both men and women nationally–but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. In this session, champions of health equity share how they are creating systemic change through a continuum of care, providing vulnerable populations with key tools, from health education and navigation to early detection screenings and treatment. These leaders will offer scalable solutions to reduce costs, address social determinants of health and promote health equity in cancer care access and treatment outcomes.

Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Founder, Susan G. Komen & Promise Fund of Florida

Arif Kamal, M.D., Chief Patient Officer, American Cancer Society

Robert Stone, Chief Executive Officer & Helen and Morgan Chu Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair, City of Hope

Moderator: Alex Knapp, Senior Editor, Science & Health, Forbes

Next Billion Dollar Healthcare Platforms

Meet the next generation of healthcare entrepreneurs looking to disrupt and improve how healthcare is delivered. From artificial intelligence and data analytics to cloud services and telehealth, technologies are quickly changing. Hear what’s coming on the near horizon–at the intersection of computation and life sciences–from the experts who are building and investing in the platforms of the future.

Morgan Cheatham, Healthcare & Life Sciences Investor, Bessemer Venture Partners (Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister)

Lucia Huang, Cofounder & Chief Executive Officer, Osmind (Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister)

Arif Nathoo, M.D., Cofounder & Chief Executive Officer, Komodo Health

Moderator: Arjun “JJ” Desai, Chief Strategic Innovation Officer, INSIGHTEC

Spotlight: How Tech Can Transform the U.S. Mental Healthcare System

As former U.S. Surgeon General, David Satcher once said, “there is no health without mental health.” In this spotlight, industry leader Tarek Rabah highlights three areas that are critical to leveraging technology as a potential treatment for chronic mental illness. Hear how we can move closer to an evolved mental healthcare system designed to meet patients where they are with on-demand, real-time assistance.

Tarek Rabah, President & Chief Executive Officer, Otsuka North America Pharmaceutical Business

Interviewer: Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor, Founders, Forbes

Talking Openly About Mental Health in the Workplace

For organizations the return on investment for mental health programs is significant. Ignoring the issue is a risk. Among other factors, stress, stigma and burnout – all preventable work-related mental health conditions – lead to productivity loss, rising costs and absenteeism. Andy Dunn, co-founder of the first online clothing brand Bonobos, led the company to a $310 million acquisition by Walmart while struggling with bipolar disorder. Andy talks candidly about his entrepreneurial journey, its intersection with mental illness and what companies can do to promote employee mental wellness.

Andy Dunn, Author; Founder, Pumpkin Pie & Cofounder, Bonobos

Interviewer: Gillian Sagansky, Host, Driven Minds Podcast by Porsche Type 7

Special Closing Session with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez

A freewheeling conversation about healthcare, technology and the economy.

Francis X. Suarez, Mayor, City of Miami

Interviewer: Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes

Closing Remarks

Closing Reception

Close of Summit