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City & State’s Healthy New York Summit will bring together health care decision makers and policy experts from all sectors to identify challenges and discuss solutions to improve our system. Attendees will gain new insights and perspectives on the most critical issues and priorities in New York health care during and post the pandemic.
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Agenda
Times are subject to change.
Keynote Remarks
Dr. Michelle Morse
Acting CommissionerNew York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Affordable and Accessible Health Care for New York
This panel will address the challenges and solutions surrounding healthcare affordability
and access in New York. With rising medical costs and the diverse needs of communities,
we’ll discuss key issues like health insurance gaps, access to quality care, and policy
reforms to ensure all New Yorkers can live healthy lives. The conversation will also cover
value-based care, its impact on patients, providers, insurers, and the broader healthcare
marketplace.
This panel will address the challenges and solutions surrounding healthcare affordability
and access in New York. With rising medical costs and the diverse needs of communities,
we’ll discuss key issues like health insurance gaps, access to quality care, and policy
reforms to ensure all New Yorkers can live healthy lives. The conversation will also cover
value-based care, its impact on patients, providers, insurers, and the broader healthcare
marketplace.
Danielle Holahan
Executive DirectorNew York State of Health
Adrienne Lever
Executive DirectorMayor’s Public Engagement Unit (GetCoveredNYC)
Nicole Jordan-Martin
Executive Director and Chief Executive OfficerNew York City Health + Hospitals/Community Care
Lev Ginsburg
Partner, Hinman StraubExecutive Director of The New York State Conference of Plans
Karen Ignagni
Executive ChairEmblemHealth
Healthcare Innovation in New York
New York is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, with advancements in telehealth, wearable devices, AI diagnostics, and data integration improving care delivery. The state is also expanding digital mental health solutions, value-based care, and addressing social determinants of health to enhance outcomes. New York’s biotech and MedTech startups are driving breakthroughs, while health insurance models are evolving with new approaches to coverage, access, and affordability. Additionally, innovations in care management and data security are helping prepare for future health crises. This panel will explore these innovations and their potential to shape the future of healthcare.
New York is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, with advancements in telehealth, wearable devices, AI diagnostics, and data integration improving care delivery. The state is also expanding digital mental health solutions, value-based care, and addressing social determinants of health to enhance outcomes. New York’s biotech and MedTech startups are driving breakthroughs, while health insurance models are evolving with new approaches to coverage, access, and affordability. Additionally, innovations in care management and data security are helping prepare for future health crises. This panel will explore these innovations and their potential to shape the future of healthcare.
Dr. David Lubarsky (Moderator)
President and Chief Executive OfficerWestchester Medical Center Health Network
Mamta Parakh
Inaugural Chief Population Health and Data OfficerDepartment of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City
Maryanne Schretzman, DSW
Executive DirectorNYC Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence
Tom MacMillan
Chief Operating OfficerEmblemHealth
Strengthening the Continuum of Mental Health
New York State leadership has been building on Governor Kathy Hochul’s $1-billion investment to strengthen the delivery of mental health care. In New York, leaders have been working to offer innovative strategies for strengthening mental health services at every level—from prevention and early intervention to crisis care and long-term support and how to improve accessibility, reduce disparities, and create a more inclusive mental health system that addresses the diverse needs of individuals across the state. What are some of the successful models of care and discuss actionable steps for transforming New York’s mental health landscape.
New York State leadership has been building on Governor Kathy Hochul’s $1-billion investment to strengthen the delivery of mental health care. In New York, leaders have been working to offer innovative strategies for strengthening mental health services at every level—from prevention and early intervention to crisis care and long-term support and how to improve accessibility, reduce disparities, and create a more inclusive mental health system that addresses the diverse needs of individuals across the state. What are some of the successful models of care and discuss actionable steps for transforming New York’s mental health landscape.
Ann Marie Sullivan
CommissionerNew York State Office of Mental Health
Jo Anne Simon
ChairState Assembly Committee on Mental Health
Eva Wong
Executive DirectorNYC Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health
Kristy-Lee Jean-Pierre, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Mental Health ServicesThe New York Foundling
Kana Enomoto
Partner, McKinsey & Company &Director of Brain Health at McKinsey Health Institute
Brenda Tong
Chief Program OfficerVibrant Emotional Health
Partnerships and Programs to Help Aging and Vulnerable Populations
As New York faces demographic shifts and growing social needs, addressing the challenges of aging and vulnerable populations remains a priority. This panel will explore innovative strategies, partnerships, community programs, and policies to support these groups. We will discuss effective strategies to improve care access, promote social inclusion, and enhance quality of life. Topics will include affordable housing, healthcare services, financial security, mental health support, technology’s role, and combating social isolation.
As New York faces demographic shifts and growing social needs, addressing the challenges of aging and vulnerable populations remains a priority. This panel will explore innovative strategies, partnerships, community programs, and policies to support these groups. We will discuss effective strategies to improve care access, promote social inclusion, and enhance quality of life. Topics will include affordable housing, healthcare services, financial security, mental health support, technology’s role, and combating social isolation.
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
CommissionerNew York City Department for the Aging
Fabienne Laraque
Chief Medical OfficerNYC Department of Social Services
Chinazo Cunningham
CommissionerNew York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Arsella Burton, DHA, MBA
Vice President of Government AffairsHealthix
Marco Damiani
CEOAHRC New York City
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