Strategy & Innovation
Hospitals and health systems stand on the brink of transformative change. Faced with increasing costs, challenging reimbursement models and massive workforce challenges, the trajectory of healthcare’s future remains speculative amidst these pressures. At the same time, we are witnessing an unprecedented influx of innovators in the healthcare sector eager to disrupt the established order, posing significant risks to the sustainability of conventional healthcare models. Despite these formidable challenges, there exists a tangible opportunity for healthcare systems to not only survive, but thrive. Success in this evolving landscape mandates that healthcare leaders adopt a stance of strategic audacity and creativity. It is imperative to foster innovation, optimize financial outcomes and solidify their indispensable role as the principal conduit of patient care.
Join us for a dynamic discussion about the future of healthcare, with two leading experts in the field: Cheryl Pegus, MD, MPH, managing director, Morgan Health Ventures, and Marc Harrison, MD, co-founder and CEO of Health Assurance Transformation Corporation.
Drawing on her profound expertise in clinical management, successful healthcare entrepreneurship and wide-ranging experience across retail health, payer industry and health-focused ventures, Dr. Pegus is uniquely positioned to illuminate strategies for health systems to stay ahead in the competitive healthcare landscape. Her insights will not only focus on market leadership, but also on steadfastly upholding the mission to enhance healthcare outcomes for every patient.
Responding to this imperative, Dr. Harrison will discuss his decision to join a venture capital firm and establish a healthcare company. He will showcase how authentic collaboration between technologists, caregivers and investors can revolutionize healthcare. His approach underscores that profitability, dynamism and innovation in health systems are key to enhancing their capacity to positively impact community health. Attendees can expect to leave invigorated, ready to tackle new challenges and equipped with fresh perspectives on advancing patient and community health.
Cheryl Pegus, MD
Managing Director
Morgan Health Ventures
Marc Harrison, MD
Co-Founder/CEO
Health Assurance Transformation Corp.