Events
Where Innovation Meets Impact: HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) has been shaping the future of healthcare since 2018 through dynamic events that foster collaboration, drive innovation, and advance equity for Medicaid recipients, their caregivers, families, and communities.
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On September 12th, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) and COPE Health Solutions hosted an insightful webinar, "Improving Performance and Financial Sustainability Utilizing the CA PATH TA Marketplace." This session explored how the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) and the California "Providing Access and Transforming Health" (PATH) Technical Assistance (TA) Marketplace can drive operational efficiency and financial sustainability for organizations serving vulnerable Medicaid populations.
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On July 30th, HT4M hosted a special HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) webinar celebrating Medicaid's 59th birthday. This milestone event highlighted Medicaid’s historic impact, current challenges, and future innovations in advancing healthcare access and equity for millions of Americans.
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On June 28, 2024, HeathTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) continued our “Medicaid Insights” with “Medicaid Insights: Medicaid Redetermination.” This webinar featured an impassioned panel of experts navigating the midst of Medicaid redetermination and its impact on the Medicaid community. The conversation featured Adimika Arthur, CEO & Executive Director, HT4M; Kate McEvoy, Executive Director, National Association of Medical Directors; Melisa Byrd, Medicaid Director, DC Department of Health Care Finance; Ron Wyatt, Founder & CEO, Achieving Health Equity LLC; and Robin Rudowitz, Vice President, KFF and Director of Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured. Our webinar delved into the patient and administrative impact of the unwinding period on how Medicaid is delivered to vulnerable populations.
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On Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) hosted the third installment of our "Medicaid Insights" series. The webinar, titled "Medicaid Insights: Pediatric Care," spotlighted critical issues and groundbreaking innovations in pediatric healthcare within the Medicaid program.
The discussion featured prominent voices in the field, including Adimika Meadows Arthur, CEO & Executive Director of HT4M; Meghan Haycraft, Co-Founder of Imagine Pediatrics; Travis Gayles, Chief Health Officer of Hazel Health; and Greg Buchert, CEO of Makani Science. With Medicaid providing coverage to approximately 40 million children in the United States, its role in ensuring healthcare for children from low-income families is indispensable. Our panelists explored transformative technologies and effective strategies to enhance pediatric care delivery and coordination for Medicaid-enrolled children.
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On Thursday, May 30th, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) hosted the second installment of our "Medicaid Insights" series, titled "Medicaid Insights: Birthing Equity." This insightful webinar addressed the systemic challenges contributing to inequitable birthing outcomes and emphasized the urgent need for transformative approaches to achieve birthing health equity.
The discussion featured distinguished panelists, including Adimika Meadows Arthur, CEO & Executive Director of HT4M; Rachel Nicks, CEO & Founder of Birth Queen; Lauren Elliot, CEO & Founder of Candlelit Care; Priya Bathija, CEO & Founder of Nyoo Health; and Alli Cuentos, Director & Co-Founder of SisterWeb San Francisco Community Doula Network.
As Medicaid covers over 40% of births in the United States and serves as the largest source of public funding for family planning services, this webinar delved into the inequities in birthing health related to policy, mental health, and doula care. It highlighted the systemic challenges faced in our nation's birthing practices and showcased the efforts of our panelists to address and mitigate these issues.”
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On May 23rd, 2024, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) hosted the inaugural webinar in our "Medicaid Insights" series, titled "Medicaid Insights: Older Adults." The webinar focused on key insights, policy opportunities, and innovative solutions to enhance care for older adults within the Medicaid program.
The discussion featured expert insights from Adimika Meadows Arthur, CEO & Executive Director of HT4M; Jonathan Gonzalez-Smith, Assistant Research Director at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy; Erin Westphal, Program Officer at The SCAN Foundation; and Raj Kottamasu, Senior Principal for Design and Strategy at the Public Policy Lab.
This event provided a collaborative platform for the HT4M community to identify challenges and opportunities in investing and scaling innovations for older adults in Medicaid. Panelists and attendees shared valuable ideas on how to unite different stakeholders to enhance investment and entrepreneurship in the Medicaid market for older adults.
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In a world increasingly connected yet divided by countless challenges, the imperative for robust professional networks has never been more critical. This session unveils the transformative potential of international dialogue and exchange through the lens of distinguished sector leaders. Drawing from their enriching experiences as Harkness Fellows in Health Care Policy and Practice across Europe and the United States, our speakers will delve into the myriad ways professional networks serve as the backbone for innovation and systemic improvement in healthcare. They will share insights on the dynamics of participating in a diverse cohort united by a shared mission to enhance health care, the impact of mentorship from luminaries in health policy, the significance of self-reflection in leadership, and the creation of a collaborative learning environment for knowledge exchange.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world faces unprecedented health challenges magnified by climate change, the escalating mental health crisis, demographic shifts, and rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Join us for a pivotal session as we engage with thought leaders in the critical examination of the vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic, underscoring the imperative for fortified health systems resilience. Distinguished panelists from a spectrum of sectors will dissect the interplay of these global megatrends within health policy and care frameworks, proposing actionable strategies to foster a global health ecosystem that is not only adaptive and collaborative but also robust against future threats. Seize this unparalleled opportunity to absorb lessons from the forefront of healthcare innovation and join forces in charting a course toward a sustainable, equitable, and resilient health future.
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This conference session calls for a multifaceted and inclusive approach to maternal health. By navigating the complexities of a transforming world and leveraging technological and policy innovations, we aim to foster discussions that drive innovation and action. Together, we can advance towards a future where equitable birthing health is a reality for all, transcending geographical, economic, and social barriers. This approach not only aims to revive progress towards achieving SDG Target 3.1 but also to ensure sustainable and inclusive improvements in maternal health globally.
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2023
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"Uniting for Impact: Public Health Approaches to Drive Medicaid Innovation” explored crucial challenges and opportunities in public health, featuring Adimika Arthur, Executive Director of HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M); Sebastian Seiguer, Founder & CEO of Scene Health; Dr. Jeffrey A. Tornheim, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and Crispin Delgado, Executive Director of Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP).
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Data analytics have emerged as a powerful tool for driving improvements in population health management and achieving better patient outcomes.
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At HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M), we believe that collaboration and community involvement are key to driving impactful change.
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During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), Medicaid disenrollment or member “churn” was paused in every state in exchange for enhanced federal funding. However, on December 29, 2022 The Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law, which called for the end of continuous coverage as of March 31, 2023. As states have resumed Medicaid disenrollment, approximately 13+ million people have lost their Medicaid coverage.
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M), COPE Health Solutions, and CareJourney partnered to host an interactive event on “Driving Network and Clinical Performance Improvements.” The event aimed to catalyze a collective movement of people pushing for change within their ecosystems and addressing standards around care delivery and what payers, providers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, investors, advocates, and people navigating care delivery need.
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"The Medicaid Sessions" connects emerging health tech innovators with Medicaid subject experts to help companies refine their go-to-market strategy, understand their value proposition, and scale in Medicaid.
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At ViVE 2023, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) addressed challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic in a compelling panel discussion on the Techquity stage. HT4M's Executive Director, Adimika Arthur, moderated a panel on the Techquity stage featuring Courtney Lynn Richardson, Consultant & Community Engagement Expert of Rural Opportunity Institute; Lauren Collins Scott, Chief of Staff of IDEO; and Chris McCarthy, Founder of ILN Coaching & Consulting.
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) partnered with Ziegler at ViVE 2023 to host "Advances in Telehealth in the Emerging Economy," featuring Adimika Arthur, Executive Director of HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M); Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director at Ziegler; Chris Rogers, Senior Managing Director at Ziegler; and Patrick Walsh, Managing Director at Ziegler.
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) is determined to not only drive the equitable and inclusive design of products, services, delivery systems, capital markets, and narrative changes, but to also reestablish the design framework and include traditionally underrepresented communities in the design process. Recognizing that the Medicaid population is often overlooked in design, this community is always centered in our work exploring how to best provide health care services.
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2022
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) and the Reproductive Health Investors Alliance (RHIA) collaborated for a impactful event during HLTH 2022, where participants engaged in an afternoon of fellowship dedicated to enhancing impact in programming and investment within sexual, reproductive, and maternal health. This convening brought together entrepreneurs, impact investors, and leaders in public health and healthcare, providing a valuable space for knowledge sharing and collaboration to advance reproductive and birthing health equity.
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At HLTH 2022, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M), in collaboration with the American Medical Association (AMA), orchestrated a compelling event during the BLK @ HLTH convening. The evening commenced with a screening of the impactful "Color of Care" documentary, shedding light on the systemic racial inequities exposed by COVID-19 in America's healthcare system. It concluded with a reception for BLK @ HLTH community members and allies.
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On October 16th, 2022, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) collaborated with the Reproductive Health Investors Alliance (RHIA) for a noteworthy event at SOCAP.
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M), in collaboration with IDEO, hosted a captivating workshop in September 2022 titled "Designing for Dignity: Health Equity Edition." The event included engaging panel discussions, small breakout groups, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals in the health equity space. Attendees were inspired by compelling stories of designing for dignity in various organizations, providing practical insights, and the workshop encouraged participants to reflect on ways to amplify dignity in their work.
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The "State of Birthing Health Equity" webinar series by HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) serves as a comprehensive exploration of sexual, reproductive, maternal, and birthing health equity within the Medicaid landscape. Our mission is to ensure high-quality, equitable, and accessible care for birthing people, their families, and communities.
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On June 23rd, 2022, HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) partnered with IDEO Health to host an engaging and interactive workshop that dove into the realm of design-thinking and its intersection with health equity. Participants had the opportunity to explore the principles of human-centered design and discover its potential to foster greater equity in health.
The workshop provided valuable insights and practical strategies for addressing equity challenges within organizations, offering a collaborative space for learning and applying human-centered design-thinking methodologies to enhance healthcare equity.
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2021
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) hosted "Behavioral Health Equity + Medicaid" at HLTH 2021 for a dynamic exploration of the intersections between behavioral health, health equity, and accessible care. The event featured diverse perspectives from community members, payers, providers, investors, policy-makers, and founders, fostering a rich dialogue.
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An Intimate Conversation with Experts on the Challenges of DEI in Health Tech & Health Care
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In 2021, Reproductive Health Investors Alliance (RHIA) and HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) joined forces to offer a platform for selected reproductive and maternal health companies to explore potential expansion into the Medicaid market. The primary goal was to devise strategies that enhance equity and improve reproductive and maternal health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries.
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HealthTech for Medicaid (HT4M) hosted an insightful Gender-Affirming Care event on May 20th, 2021, bringing together leaders in Medicaid, innovation, and equity to discuss the complexities of navigating the gender-affirming care landscape.
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M)'s "Vaccines for the Vulnerable" campaign launched in 2020 as a comprehensive webinar series to dive into the vital aspects of approachability, equitability, and distribution surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination. Across four dynamic sessions, a diverse panels of experts provided a special focus on vulnerable populations, including Medicaid beneficiaries.
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) hosted an inspiring event on March 4th, 2021, focusing on Trans+ Health and Innovation and featuring incredible leaders in the Trans+ Health space: Derrick Reyes, Cofounder & CEO of Queerly, A.G. Breitenstein, Founder & CEO of Folx Health, Colin Quinn, Founder & CEO of Included Health, Kay Nikiforova, Head of Mental Health at Violet, Robbi Katherine Anthony, CEO of Euphoria, and Dallas Ducar, CEO of Transhealth Northampton.
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2020
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M)'s "The Future of Pediatric Innovation" on December 16th, 2020 brought together a panel of distinguished leaders to discuss strategies to engage pediatric patients with cutting-edge innovations.
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A Profile of Diversity, Equity, and Funding Among Digital Health Startup Founders
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) proudly launched our 4 Telehealth Equity Kickoff campaign in October 2020, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to health equity.
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Policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic broke down many barriers to telehealth access and promoted the use of telehealth as a novel digital, patient-centric way to deliver care.
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The HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) "Entrepreneurial Listening Hour" series strategically poses thought-provoking questions, delving into how entrepreneurs can not only elevate their communities but also build thriving companies. Throughout 8 dynamic sessions, we featured 14 entrepreneurs, each an expert in their respective fields, providing diverse perspectives on these pivotal topics.
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2019
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"The State of Gender Equity at Healthcare Startups and VCs in 2019," provided a comprehensive overview of the gender landscape within the healthcare startup and venture capital sectors. Adimika Arthur, CEO & Executive Director of HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) alongside members of the Rock Health team, provided critical insights and data regarding the representation of women in leadership roles, funding distribution, and overall gender equity within the healthcare startup ecosystem.
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An Educational Conversation with Mostly Medicaid + Deep Dive – A Walk Through the Intersecting Axis of Current Version of Medicaid Black Book: Strategy, Vendor Partnerships, & Discussion with the HT4M Entrepreneurial Community
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"The Safety Net Opportunity: Scaling and Transforming Population Health" dove into the intricate relationship between health innovation technology companies and community health centers, providing valuable insights into the collaborative landscape. Not only did the speakers expand upon the symbiotic relationship between technology companies and community health centers, but the also provided actionable insights into the diverse approaches undertaken by different organizations, enriching our overall comprehension of how innovation can be effectively harnessed to enhance healthcare delivery within community health settings.
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The SOLVE Summit is a health equity accelerator based at UCSF that partners with digital health companies to improve their reach, usability, effectiveness, and sustainability in real-world settings that serve Medicaid and other vulnerable populations.
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The HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) community made a significant impact at the 2019 Health Evolution Summit breakout session "Medicaid: The Growth Market."
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New Opportunities and Challenges for HT4M Community.
This discussion led by former Obama policymaker and HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) Expert Council member, Claudia Williams, proved to be a pivotal moment in understanding the potential ramifications of the proposed CMS interoperability regulations on Medicaid programs and their collaborators.
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HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M)'s CEO & Executive Director, Adimika Arthur, took the stage on Tuesday, March 19, at the State Healthcare IT Connect Summit.
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Adaptation Health hosted the Arizona Medicaid Innovation Challenge on March 29th, 2019, an event that convened eight companies to present their solution to two common Medicaid barriers: social determinants of health and member engagement.
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2018
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We officially launched HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) with our Innovators’ Breakfast in November of 2018. Held during the National Association of Medicaid Directors Annual Meeting, a packed room of Medicaid supporters, payers, innovators, providers and decision makers gathered to learn more about HT4M as well as to hear from special guests and members of the HT4M ecosystem.
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