Health Innovation Summit: Key Themes and Keynote Speakers

August 5, 2024 · Becky Kolinski

NCQA is gearing up for our Health Innovation Summit! From October 31–November 2, leaders from across the health care ecosystem will gather in Nashville, Tennessee, to advance health care quality and leverage technology solutions.

“The summit is an opportunity to define where we’re heading and ensure we align on how to get there,” said NCQA President, Peggy O’Kane. “We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues from across the country, to learn from each other and work together to solve some of our industry’s most pressing challenges.”

Here’s what you can expect at this year’s event.

Informative Sessions Around Four Key Themes

Tailor your learning journey by focusing on the topics that matter most to you. The summit has four themes, with plenty of content and learning opportunities designed around each.

• Health Equity. There is no quality without equity, and leading organizations understand that health equity must be integrated with their quality strategy. Hear directly from those that are propelling health care toward true equity for everyone.
• Digital Quality. Learn from policy experts and quality leaders who are embracing the digital quality transformation—starting the digital quality journey and implementing infrastructure that leverages new standards—and how they are navigating these changes.
• Behavioral Health. The health care industry is developing new types of service delivery, technologies and payment models that integrate behavioral health into care models. Join behavioral health care accelerators to learn how they are meeting this critical need.
• Value-Based Care. Find out how organizations are improving quality with innovative models of care while ensuring important priorities—like equity and behavioral health—are baked into value-based care models.

Insightful, Engaging Keynotes

NCQA’s curated panel of keynote speakers have diverse backgrounds and perspectives to drive the conversation around key themes. Speakers include:

Susannah Fox, Health and Technology Strategist

Susannah Fox’s work explores and maps the terrain created by patients, survivors and caregivers. She is author of Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care, and is a former chief technology officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she led an open data and innovation lab. She was entrepreneur-in-residence at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and directed the health portfolio at the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project.

Robert Pearl, MD, Author

Robert Pearl was CEO of The Permanente Medical Group from 1999–2017, where he led 12,000 physicians and 42,000 staff, and was responsible for the nationally recognized medical care of over 5 million Kaiser Permanente members. His newest book, ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine, debuted as a top new release and bestseller on Amazon. He also hosts the popular podcasts “Fixing Healthcare” and “Medicine: The Truth.”

Victor Wu, MD, Chief Medical Officer, TennCare

TennCare is Tennessee’s Medicaid program—it provides health care for approximately 1.5 million people, and has an annual budget of $14B. As chief medical officer, Dr. Wu works to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services to TennCare members, and supports quality innovation and value-based payment initiatives.

View the full list of keynote speakers.

More Networking Opportunities 

Spend 3 days with leaders in the quality ecosystem—make valuable connections with innovators transforming today’s health care industry.

Some networking opportunities at this year’s event:

• Opening Reception. Expect an engaging program, delicious food and an open bar—try the NCQA signature cocktail!
• Women in Quality Reception. Gather with women and gender equity allies to strengthen connections and build community.
• Music After Dark. Lean into the heartbeat of the Music City in a curated music experience from line dancing to karaoke, and more.

Join us at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center for immersive learning, networking opportunities and a celebration of quality.

Save $200+ if you register by August 31.