Healthcare
Miami Healthcare Rethink Tech Tour
Healthcare leaders convene in Miami to reveal how social determinants are reshaping clinical strategies and technology investments
Key takeaways
Healthcare leaders convene in Miami to reveal how social determinants are reshaping clinical strategies and technology investments
In a dynamic shift toward integrating social determinants of health (SDoH) into healthcare strategies, the "Healthcare Rethink" podcast embarks on a nationwide Tech Tour, beginning with a compelling session in Miami hosted by Brian Urban. This episode features a panel of eminent leaders: Mendel Erlenwein, the CEO of CareCo, Andrew Parker, the Founder & CEO of Papa, Nebeyou Abebe, the SVP, SDoH at Highmark Health, and Eduardo Garcia, a noted expert in healthcare IT strategy.
This first stop on the Tech Tour examines the burgeoning field of social health technologies and their profound impact on healthcare delivery and patient-provider relationships. Amidst the backdrop of Papa's headquarters, these industry trailblazers explore the challenges and advancements in social healthcare, emphasizing the pivotal role of SDoH in shaping medical outcomes. They discuss Highmark Health's innovative approaches, such as their High-Performance Social Care Network, designed to enhance social care integration into healthcare systems.
The conversation underscores a significant trend: leadership investment in social health is not just burgeoning—it's essential for future healthcare models.
Leadership investment in social health is not just burgeoning—it's essential for future healthcare models.
This shift aims to bridge the gap between clinical care and social services, promising a holistic approach to health that could redefine patient care standards nationwide.
About the author
Brian Urban has a deep skill set in health promotion and product development for rare disease and senior populations with Large Health Plans and Specialty Pharmacy. Urban has served as a speaker on such topics for the Alzheimer’s Association, Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cigna Corp and Utica University Institute for the study of integrative healthcare. Urban has received a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology-Health Promotion, Masters of Business Administration in Market Development and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health at Dartmouth College. Urban is currently a research-fellow sponsored by a Robert Wood Johnson Grant supporting Utica University public health research in Upstate New York.
