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The 2024 Signature Series, "AI in Health: Navigating New Frontiers," Summit may have concluded, but your chance to learn about AI in health care through the Signature Series continues! For the first time in the Alliance for Health Policy's eight-year history of the Signature Series, we're hosting a Signature Spotlight Webinar to further explore this year's theme. Titled "Demystifying AI Tools in Health Care: An Introduction for Federal Policymakers," this webinar will offer congressional staff and federal policymakers an essential framework on the evolving role of AI tools in health care. Speakers Include:  Lynn Shapiro Snyder, J.D., Senior Member of the Firm, Founder and Chair of Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation (WBL), Epstein Becker & Green Rachel Snyder Good, J.D., Strategic Counsel, Epstein Becker & Green Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA, CEO and Founder, Equality AI Nicoleta Economou, Ph.D., Director of Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance, Scientific Director of The Coalition for Health AI, Duke Health Claire Sheahan, M.Sc., President & CEO, Alliance for Health Policy (moderator) This webinar is made possible thanks to our 2024 Signature Series Champion Sponsors MITRE and Siftwell. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dDaaw5Hh

Trust is at the core of all the work we do with our plan partners. One of the ways we earn that trust is by our commitment to the highest levels of information security and privacy protection. We are excited to share that Siftwell attained the HITRUST e1 certification, as assessed and validated by a third party auditor. As we continue to build new solutions for our plan partners, we will continue our commitment to implementing the highest standards in protecting the information entrusted to us, all with the goal of improving the lives of the members we serve.   A heartfelt thank you to our team for their unwavering commitment to excellence in care and security and to our partners for their continued trust in us as we work together to achieve their goals. 👏

The exciting news continues this week... Please welcome Connor Young as our new Head of Engineering at Siftwell! With eight years in B2B tech and startup experience, Connor brings a strong track record of building healthcare software solutions that drive real ROI. Previously, he co-founded Vigilant Technologies alongside our own Andy Chan, developing wearable tech for deskless workers. After its acquisition by Sword Health, he played a key role in integrating their tech into the U.S. healthcare system. Now, the band is back together and ready to achieve even more. When he's not solving engineering challenges, you'll find him on a pickleball court in northeastern PA. 🏓 Welcome to the team, Connor! [Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_dZNTG4]

The Siftwell team is honored to celebrate Blair Fjeseth, CEO of our plan partner, Mountain Health CO-OP, recognized for her transformative leadership in the healthcare industry, emphasizing the prioritization of people over profits. Fjeseth's leadership has led to increased membership and improved retention rates across Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, highlighting her commitment to equitable healthcare access. The CO-OP focuses on quality improvement and transparency, ensuring safe and effective healthcare services while also integrating behavioral health services to provide comprehensive care. Blair's dedication to these principles underscores her vision of making healthcare accessible and equitable for all members. Congratulations, Blair! 👏 This is well-deserved, you inspire us all, and your leadership is paving the way to a brighter future. 🚀 [Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gZciW8pa]

We are thrilled to welcome Kim W. Webb as our new VP of Health Strategy! 🎉 At Siftwell, Kim will work with plan and community stakeholders to develop tailored solutions that improve the health of vulnerable populations, drawing on her deep clinical expertise, business acumen, and passion for data-driven innovation. She brings a wealth of experience, having served as the Enterprise VP for Population Health and Clinical Operations at AmeriHealth Caritas, where she led a team of 1,000 across 15 markets, improving care for over 3 million members. She has also held key leadership roles at Magellan Health, Evolent Health, CareFirst BCBS, and Novartis. Kim is a dedicated volunteer, an active member of several health equity committees, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and above all, cherishes her loving family who supports and inspires her every day. Please join us in welcoming Kim! [Read her full bio here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewPW-XKT]

It's not just about "more data" or merely transmitting data. The real power of AI, when thoughtfully applied, is making "big data" feel like small data—turning vast, complex datasets encompassing clinical, health-related social needs, and more into clear, meaningful patterns that enhance understanding of an individual’s context for those who navigate and care for them. Siftwell is proud to support our plan partners in this transformative work, playing a vital role in making these advancements a reality. 🚀 #communityhealth #managedcare #outcomes #memberhealth #hrsn #healthcare #healthtech

I landed back in California last night… It feels like I was just here for Tau Ventures day, and haven’t yet gotten a chance to thank them. Soooo… THANK YOU, Amit Garg, Sanjay Rao, and the rest of the Tau Ventures Team. The day kicked off with a keynote from Microsoft’s Global Chief Medical Officer, David Rhew, M.D.. Two panels on enterprise solutions and #healthcare #AI followed. Link 👇 It was incredible to hear the stories and network with so many inspiring and successful founders. And, of course, it truly (truly) was an honor and a bit surreal to be on an #AI panel at SRI PARC – birthplace of the ethernet, the GUI, and so many other technologies that are now ubiquitous. Kind of like how AI is and will be in healthcare (Warning: Shameless Plug Inbound). If you have questions about how to use AI at your organization, call 1-800-Send-Me-An-Email-or-Message-Me. Below are all the folks that were on panels and a link to video of the presentation portion of the day. 1) Andrew Ninh, CuraFi 2) Andy Mewborn, Distribute 3) Belsasar Lepe, Cerby 4) Christopher Olmanson, Beaming Health 5) Christina Lopes, FidoCure® 6) Ian Coe, Tonic.ai 7) Munish Gandhi, Statisfy 8) Renee Dua, Together by Renee 9) Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer and, 10) Me, Siftwell Thanks again Tau Ventures. https://lnkd.in/evq6HDkC

A recent article from Healthnews highlights a significant issue in women's healthcare: 26% of female respondents in the Siftwell Health Equity Index report feel their symptoms are not taken seriously by healthcare providers. This fear of not being believed leads many women to delay seeking medical attention, risking their health. Read the full article to learn more about this critical issue, how to overcome the fear of invalidation, and how we as innovators can drive change 👉 https://lnkd.in/equ2K9BS #WomensHealth #HealthcareEquity #PatientAdvocacy #healthcare #womenhealth #patientadvocacy

We couldn’t ask for a better team to make a difference. 🚀 We don’t take for granted how special it is to have such a talented team that jives together both in and out of work, and that’s one of the many reasons why we love coming together. At this week’s onsite, we got excited about what’s ahead for Siftwell in the next few quarters, and we can’t wait to share it with you. In the meantime, here’s a glimpse of our time together. 🏄🏻♂️ #siftwellteam #siftwell #communityhealth Trey Sutten Chuck Hollowell Eben Esterhuizen Melissa Rowe, MBA, PMP Mark Liber Benjamin Pincus Kim W. Webb Yoscel Shannon Renee Malone Madi Ballou Connor Young Andy Chan Elise Fritz

🤰 Over half (51%) of Medicaid-eligible participants in our recent New England Health Equity Index believe that the quality of pregnancy care and support is influenced by race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or income. The findings reveal that many New England mothers see income and race as the biggest factors affecting the quality of maternal care. In the United States, Black women and low-income mothers face a higher risk of pregnancy-related complications. To prevent serious complications and maternal mortality, it’s crucial to recognize urgent maternal warning signs, provide proactive, high-quality care, and ensure timely treatment. [Download the full report to read on 👉https://lnkd.in/esNfS6Hm] #maternalhealth #healthoutcomes #communityhealth #pregnancycare #preventativecare #healthcareai #healthequity #healthdisparities #medicaid