PHA 2023 State of Population Health Event |
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PHA held its “State of Population Health” forum on January 19th to address important issues and trends facing multi-stakeholder population health improvement organizations and to set the agenda for the coming year. We discussed the latest market trends, CMMI priorities, Medicaid redetermination challenges and solutions, delivery system outlook for VBC, and advancing primary care and homecare. Thank you to those who were able to join us, especially to our speakers and sponsors, for making it such a successful event. If you missed it, access the recording here.
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PHA welcomes Melissa Clarke as its newest Board Member |
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PHA is pleased to announce that Melissa Clarke, MD, CMQ, has been elected to its esteemed Board of Directors.
"PHA continues to attract outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors and know that Dr. Melissa Clarke will be a high contributing member to the PHA Board, strategic direction, and our support of members to make transformative contributions to the industry,” said PHA Chairman Emeritus Rose Maljanian and Chairman & CEO HealthCAWS.
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Dr. Clarke is Chief Population Health Officer, Healthcare Transformation and Health Equity
Regulatory and Payer Solutions at 3M Health Information Systems (HIS), embedded in regulatory and government affairs group. She provides clinical thought leadership in population health and value-based payment initiatives, supporting the transition to a health care delivery system that rewards high quality, lower cost and equitable care.
Her extensive background in health care transformation comes from former roles as vice president for population health at a D.C. based independent physician’s association. Prior to that she was senior medical director at Aetna-owned Active Health Management and board chair of Unity Healthcare, the largest federally qualified health center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Clarke has led or consulted on implementations of health-equity informed population health programs that include a telehealth, precision medicine, pharmacist led medication management and care coordination for Medicaid beneficiaries.
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PHA Welcomes Jennifer Arigo as its Executive Director |
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PHA welcomes Jennifer Arigo, MBA, CAE as its new Executive Director. Jennifer comes to PHA with over 20 years of healthcare association experience, most of which have been in senior leadership roles expanding membership, building strategic partnerships, and increasing revenue.
Most recently, Jennifer served as the Executive Director of the GW Ron & Joy Paul Kidney Center where she partnered with D.C.'s Department of Aging and Community Living and other civic organizations and non-profit healthcare associations to conduct over twenty-five hundred free health screenings to at risk populations in Washington, D.C. Prior to her time with GW, Jennifer served as the Executive Director of the Maryland Nurses Association where she increased membership and the operating revenue by nearly twenty percent. Jennifer also served as Executive Director of the American Nurses Association's Individual Member Division where she doubled the membership and created four new Constituent/State Nurses Associations across the country.
Jennifer holds a B.A. from The Catholic University of America, an M.B.A. from Strayer University, and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Jennifer is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Capella University with a concentration in Leadership.
“I am excited to bring my knowledge of association management and passion for healthcare to PHA with the goal of expanding membership and creating strategic partnerships to take PHA to the next level. Given the critical importance of healthcare in today's society, especially post COVID, PHA's multi stakeholder platform is the premier Association to shape the health and well-being of the consumer across the continuum of care.” said Jennifer Arigo, PHA Executive Director.
“PHA is pleased to welcome Jennifer Arigo as PHA Executive Director. PHA has added significant member benefits over the last several years and sought a seasoned Association Executive committed to population health to deliver and continue to expand these valuable services for our members who are making important contributions to the industry everyday.” said PHA Chairman Emeritus Rose Maljanian and Chairman & CEO HealthCAWS.
Calling All Members:
Join a PHA Work Group
While PHA has had a core group of members involved to date, we would like to engage additional perspectives from our membership, especially those focused on analytics, triage and outcomes. Please email staff@populationhealthalliance.org, if you would like to participate in one of the following workgroups: Advancing Primary Care, Medicaid Continuity and Quality, Social Care and Health Equity, and Senior Health. If you're not yet a PHA member, why not JOIN PHA NOW!
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Start Planning Now to Attend PHA's Innovation Summit 2023 |
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October 25th -26th | Washington, DC |
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Eyenuk Secures the First European Union MDR Certification for Autonomous AI Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma
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3M and Discovery Education are launching the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network and Alumni Grants Program. The effort will support past participants and the future science leaders as part of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for a mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” The new Alumni Network and Alumni Grants Program offers previous participants networking opportunities, resources, events, and funding for existing science projects. Read full story.
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Geisinger Study Reveals People with additional X or Y chromosome at increased risk for dangerous blood clots
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Merck Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, Industry Leader in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
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Digital Diagnostics and Tamer Healthcare Announce Strategic Partnership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Jefferson Names John P. Mordach New Chief Financial Officer of Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University
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University Hospitals Awarded for Exceptional Cardiovascular Care of Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
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The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Humana Commit to Lifestyle medicine Training for Healthcare Professionals
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The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors' Thought Leader Round Table: Mental Health and Chronic Disease Prevention
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Bayer and Kimitec join forces to bring the next generation of Biologicals to millions of growers worldwide
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Centivo’s 2022 Healthcare Spend Analysis Reveals 21 to 33 Percent Cost Savings for Employers
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Ascension Names A New President
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Adventist among America's best 250 hospitals - again!
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Redesignated As Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
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Mars Australia wins outstanding achievement award for recycled content in packaging
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