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Civitas Networks for Health Announces Three New Keynote Speakers for the 2024 Annual Conference

Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Director of the Center for Medicare, Michigan State Lieutenant Governor, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Director will join the Director of the Indian Health Service as Keynote Speakers at the 2024 Civitas Networks for Health Annual Conference in Detroit. 

Civitas Networks for Health is pleased to announce the addition of three distinguished speakers to present at its 2024 Annual Conference. Dr. Meena Seshamani, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Director of the Center for Medicare, will deliver a keynote address focused on progress with value-based care and the importance of multi-stakeholder data-driven approaches to furthering this imperative work. We’ll also kick off the conference with a panel discussion on collective efforts to advance state-wide social care with Michigan State Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Ninah Sasy, Policy and Planning Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which will be moderated by Dr. Phillip Levy, MD, MPH, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Vice President for Translational Science at Wayne State University and Director of the Michigan Mobile Health Corps. 

Dr. Meena Seshamani, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Director of the Center for Medicare
Dr. Seshamani, MD, PhD, is a strategic leader with expertise in health economics, health policy, and patient care. Her leadership at the CMS has been crucial in the ongoing efforts to enhance health care delivery and accessibility. Her perspective will offer relevant insights into strategizing for value-based health care. 

Michigan State Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II
Lt. Governor Gilchrist has been a pivotal figure in advancing technological and community initiatives across the state to build a more just, equitable, prosperous, and connected Michigan. His insight into policies advancing data-driven health is sure to be enlightening. 

Ninah Sasy, Policy and Planning Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Sasy brings extensive experience in continuous health quality improvement. Her work has been instrumental in shaping health initiatives that prioritize community needs centered around equity and infrastructure. Her expertise in creating, executing, and assessing statewide social determinants of health strategy is sure to offer valuable takeaways.

These experts join previously announced keynote speaker Roselyn Tso, Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS), who will speak to IHS’ data modernization priorities, tribal outreach, and coordination on health and health care issues unique to tribal nations.

The 2024 Civitas Annual Conference will take place in Detroit, Michigan, from Tuesday, October 15 to Thursday, October 17, 2024. The theme for this year’s conference, “Bridging Data and Doing,” will explore critical topics such as expanding health data sharing, fostering promising partnerships, and developing community-centered approaches to address health-related social needs. 

The Civitas Annual Conference is a premier event for health industry leaders, professionals, and innovators. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers and businesses dedicated to advancing health data sharing and community health initiatives. With more than 150 submissions for speaking proposals, the anticipated agenda, due for release in July, stands to deliver informative, engaging, and innovative sessions geared toward implementers working on improving data interoperability and health in our country.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and network with industry leaders. Register today to secure your spot at the conference and stay updated on more exciting developments! Early Bird Registration will be offered through July 15. 

Register here: https://civitasforhealth.swoogo.com/civitas2024  

Media contact:
Radhika Hira
Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Civitas Networks for Health