Name
C. Taking Care Upstream: The Playbook for the Next 3 Years
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
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
Lee Washington, MD, MPH, Senior Medical Director, National Accounts, Aetna
Faris Ahmad Harlon Pickett Lee Washington
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.

Location Name
St. Gallen 3
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Fall Payer: Topic Tags
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Partnerships