Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Name
C. Taking Care Upstream: The Playbook for the Next 3 Years
Session Type
Panel
Location
Montreux 3 (2nd floor)
Speakers
- Faris Ahmad, MD, FACOG, MBA, Senior Medical Director and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physician Success and Network Optimization, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Harlon Pickett, President, Eagle Care Health Solutions
- Kristen Kopski, MD, Senior Medical Director, Medica
- Lee Washington, MD, MPH, Senior Medical Director, National Accounts, Aetna
Description
Shifting care upstream is key to improving outcomes and controlling cost. This panel explores a three-year playbook for prevention, early intervention, and proactive care management. Leaders discuss strategies to redesign workflows, align incentives, and leverage data to keep patients healthier, reduce avoidable utilization, and create sustainable value across the care continuum.