May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

BLOOMING DAY

BLOOMING DAY

BLOOMING
DAY

nyc 2026

nyc 2026

Access to Care

May 12, 2026 | Lavan Midtown, NYC & Virtual Livestream


Join the CA Surgeon General, the former NYC Health Commissioner, the former

Acting Administrator of CMS under President Obama, and 400+ leading

voices across health systems, community organizations, and government.

Access to Care

May 12, 2026 | Lavan Midtown, NYC & Virtual Livestream


Join the CA Surgeon General, the former NYC Health Commissioner, the former

Acting Administrator of CMS under President Obama, and 400+ leading

voices across health systems, community organizations, and government.

Access to Care: The Future of Healthcare &

Public (Population) Health.

May 12, 2026 | Lavan Midtown, NYC & Virtual Livestream


Join the CA Surgeon General, the former NYC

Health Commissioner, the former Acting Administrator

of CMS under President Obama, and 400+ leading

voices across health systems, community organizations,

and government.

The event is free, but in-person seats at Lavan Midtown are limited

The event is free, but in-person seats at Lavan Midtown are limited

The event is free, but in-person seats at Lavan Midtown are limited

In-person capacity at Lavan Midtown is strictly limited.

  • Dr. Ashwin Vasan

  • Amie Parikh

  • Andy Slavitt

  • Dr. Chelsea Clinton

TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026

8:00 AM - Doors Open, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

Schedule

AGENDA
VENUE

9AM EST

Scalable Empathy: Building Workflows that Never Miss a Patient in Need & How Big Tech solves Individual Health Challenges

Andy Slavitt and Dr. Chethan Sathya explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, discussing its implications, opportunities, and challenges for the industry.


SPEAKERS

Andy Slavitt, Co-Founder and General Partner, Town Hall Ventures
Chethan Sathya, MD, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health

9:30 AM EST

Cultivating Connection: A Mayor’s Vision for High-Tech, High-Touch Care

Two mayors, Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon and former Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, share their frontline perspectives on navigating public health challenges at the municipal level.


SPEAKERS

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York.

Mayor Michael Hancock, Former Mayor of Denver, CEO of Hancock Global LLC

10:00 AM EST

Morning Keynote: The Heart of Innovation: Why the Future of Public Health is AI-Powered and Human-Led

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos delivers the morning keynote, drawing on her experience as a clinician, public health innovator, and equity champion to inspire prevention-focused approaches to the most pressing health challenges facing communities today.


SPEAKERS

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, California Surgeon General

10:30 AM EST

The Innovation Showcase

A firsthand look at how AI-driven innovation is being applied to bridge healthcare and social care, with insights on real-world implementation and impact.


SPEAKERS

Nima Roohi, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Blooming Health

11:00 AM EST

Safety Net Ecosystem Partnerships to Support Medicaid Populations

Leaders from health systems, managed care organizations, community health solutions, and behavioral care providers discuss how safety net partnerships can better serve and strengthen access for Medicaid populations.


SPEAKERS

Celina Sullivan, Senior Director, Program Management Kaiser Permanente
Deborah Brown, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Elizabeth Hall, LCSW, VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation, AmeriHealth Caritas
Zachariah Hennessey, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive VP, WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions
Pamela Mattel, CEO, Coordinated Behavioral Care

11:45 PM EST

Attendee Lunch

1:00 PM EST

Leading Changes in Public Health

Dr. Chelsea Clinton and Dr. Ashwin Vasan discuss the practical strategies and cross-sector partnerships required to modernize public health and close the equity gap.


SPEAKERS

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair at The Clinton Foundation
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

1:30 PM EST

Better Health, Together: Aligning Healthcare and Social Care for Whole Person Health

This session brings together community coalitions, safety net providers, and health plans to tackle the systems-level changes needed to support and sustain whole-person health.


SPEAKERS

Amie Parikh, CEO, Hudson Valley Care Coalition
Andy Mendenhall, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, President and CEO, Central City Concern
Carol Huffman, MBA, Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation, MVP Health Care
Erica Coletti, CEO, Healthy Alliance
Heidi Arthur, Principal, Health Management Associates

2:30 PM EST

Building a Healthcare System People Can Actually Reach

Explore how healthcare and social care leaders are breaking down silos to increase access to care. Featuring voices from community coalitions, health centers, and health plans, this session highlights practical system-level changes that bring care within reach.


SPEAKERS

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement, Montefiore Health System
Matilde L. Román, Esq., Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Domonic Hopson, President and CEO, Neighborhood Family Practice
Elisabeth Panighetti, MA, MVP Health Care Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student
Eric Rochman, MPH, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, God's Love We Deliver

3:30 PM EST

Networking & Partner Spotlight

4:00 PM EST

Closing KeynotE

Former First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray delivers the evening keynote, drawing on her landmark work in health advocacy and community-centered public health leadership.


SPEAKERS

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.), Former First Lady of New York City, Founder, ThriveNYC, Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

4:30 PM EST

Welcome Reception

Schedule

AGENDA
VENUE

9AM EST

Scalable Empathy: Building Workflows that Never Miss a Patient in Need & How Big Tech solves Individual Health Challenges

Andy Slavitt and Dr. Chethan Sathya explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, discussing its implications, opportunities, and challenges for the industry.


SPEAKERS

Andy Slavitt, Co-Founder and General Partner, Town Hall Ventures
Chethan Sathya, MD, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health

9:30 AM EST

Cultivating Connection: A Mayor’s Vision for High-Tech, High-Touch Care

Two mayors, Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon and former Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, share their frontline perspectives on navigating public health challenges at the municipal level.


SPEAKERS

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York.

Mayor Michael Hancock, Former Mayor of Denver, CEO of Hancock Global LLC

10:00 AM EST

Morning Keynote: The Heart of Innovation: Why the Future of Public Health is AI-Powered and Human-Led

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos delivers the morning keynote, drawing on her experience as a clinician, public health innovator, and equity champion to inspire prevention-focused approaches to the most pressing health challenges facing communities today.


SPEAKERS

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, California Surgeon General

10:30 AM EST

The Innovation Showcase

A firsthand look at how AI-driven innovation is being applied to bridge healthcare and social care, with insights on real-world implementation and impact.


SPEAKERS

Nima Roohi, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Blooming Health

11:00 AM EST

Safety Net Ecosystem Partnerships to Support Medicaid Populations

Leaders from health systems, managed care organizations, community health solutions, and behavioral care providers discuss how safety net partnerships can better serve and strengthen access for Medicaid populations.


SPEAKERS

Celina Sullivan, Senior Director, Program Management Kaiser Permanente
Deborah Brown, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Elizabeth Hall, LCSW, VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation, AmeriHealth Caritas
Zachariah Hennessey, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive VP, WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions
Pamela Mattel, CEO, Coordinated Behavioral Care

11:45 PM EST

Attendee Lunch

1:00 PM EST

Leading Changes in Public Health

Dr. Chelsea Clinton and Dr. Ashwin Vasan discuss the practical strategies and cross-sector partnerships required to modernize public health and close the equity gap.


SPEAKERS

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair at The Clinton Foundation
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

1:30 PM EST

Better Health, Together: Aligning Healthcare and Social Care for Whole Person Health

This session brings together community coalitions, safety net providers, and health plans to tackle the systems-level changes needed to support and sustain whole-person health.


SPEAKERS

Amie Parikh, CEO, Hudson Valley Care Coalition
Andy Mendenhall, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, President and CEO, Central City Concern
Carol Huffman, MBA, Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation, MVP Health Care
Erica Coletti, CEO, Healthy Alliance
Heidi Arthur, Principal, Health Management Associates

2:30 PM EST

Building a Healthcare System People Can Actually Reach

Explore how healthcare and social care leaders are breaking down silos to increase access to care. Featuring voices from community coalitions, health centers, and health plans, this session highlights practical system-level changes that bring care within reach.


SPEAKERS

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement, Montefiore Health System
Matilde L. Román, Esq., Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Domonic Hopson, President and CEO, Neighborhood Family Practice
Elisabeth Panighetti, MA, MVP Health Care Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student
Eric Rochman, MPH, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, God's Love We Deliver

3:30 PM EST

Networking & Partner Spotlight

4:00 PM EST

Closing KeynotE

Former First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray delivers the evening keynote, drawing on her landmark work in health advocacy and community-centered public health leadership.


SPEAKERS

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.), Former First Lady of New York City, Founder, ThriveNYC, Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

4:30 PM EST

Welcome Reception

BLOOMING DAY NYC Join us in New York, or online, May 12th, for a day of powerful discussions, expert insights, and collaborative solutions. National healthcare and community leaders come together to explore how health systems, community organizations, and the government can work together to expand access to social and healthcare.

Why You Need to Be in the Room?

What i s Blooming Day?

Don't just stream the conversation—be part of it. Blooming Day isn't just another conference; it's a working summit for leaders actively closing population health gaps in NY and across the country.


  • 👥 Unmatched Networking: Build partnerships with senior leaders from NYC Health + Hospitals, Montefiore, Kaiser Permanente, and the Mayor's Office. (In-Person Exclusive)

  • 💡 High-Stakes Strategy: Get actionable playbooks on surviving the Medicaid redetermination cycle and funding SDOH initiatives like housing and nutrition.

  • 🤖 The AI Revolution in Care: Discover exactly how AI is automating outreach and reducing manual tasks for frontline care teams.

Don't just stream the conversation—be part of it. Blooming Day isn't just another conference; it's a working summit for leaders actively closing population health gaps in NY and across the country.


  • 👥 Unmatched Networking: Build partnerships with senior leaders from NYC Health + Hospitals, Montefiore, Kaiser Permanente, and the Mayor's Office. (In-Person Exclusive)

  • 💡 High-Stakes Strategy: Get actionable playbooks on surviving the Medicaid redetermination cycle and funding SDOH initiatives like housing and nutrition.

  • 🤖 The AI Revolution in Care: Discover exactly how AI is automating outreach and reducing manual tasks for frontline care teams.

  • Dr. Ashwin Vasan

  • Amie Parikh

  • Andy Slavitt

  • Dr. Chelsea Clinton

  • Dr. Ashwin Vasan

  • Amie Parikh

  • Andy Slavitt

  • Dr. Chelsea Clinton

The Voices Leading the Change

Hear directly from the architects of our public health future

Dr. Ashwin Vasan

Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

Pamela Mattel

CEO

Coordinated Behavioral Care

Matilde L. Román, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)

Amie Parikh

CEO

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Celina Sullivan

Senior Director, Program Managment

Kaiser Permanente

Deborah Brown

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals

Domonic Hopson

President and CEO

Neighborhood Family Practice

Elizabeth Hall, LCSW

VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation

AmeriHealth Caritas

Andy Slavitt

Co-Founder and General Partner

Town Hall Ventures

Andy Slavitt

Co-Founder and General Partner

Town Hall Ventures

Mayor Michael Hancock

Former Mayor of Denver

Chirlane McCray, ScN (Hon.)

Founder, ThriveNYC Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition Former First Lady of New York City

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA

California Surgeon General

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH

Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement

Montefiore Health System

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York

Eric Rochman, MPH

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

God's Love We Deliver

Andy Mendenhall, M.D., D.A.B.P.M., D.A.B.F.M., F.A.S.A.M

President and CEO

Central City Concern

Dr. Chelsea Clinton

Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair

The Clinton Foundation

Zachariah Hennessey

Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President

WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions

Carol Huffman, MBA

Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation

MVP Health Care

Chethan Sathya, MD

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Northwell Health

Elisabeth Panighetti, MA

Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student

MVP Health Care

Heidi Arthur, LMSW

Principal

Health Management Associates

Erica Coletti

CEO

Healthy Alliance

Featured Speakers

Dr. Ashwin Vasan

Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

Dr. Ashwin Vasan

Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

Pamela Mattel

CEO

Coordinated Behavioral Care

Pamela Mattel

CEO

Coordinated Behavioral Care

Matilde L. Román, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)

Matilde L. Román, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)

Amie Parikh

CEO

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Amie Parikh

CEO

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Celina Sullivan

Senior Director, Program Managment

Kaiser Permanente

Celina Sullivan

Senior Director, Program Managment

Kaiser Permanente

Deborah Brown

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals

Deborah Brown

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals

Domonic Hopson

President and CEO

Neighborhood Family Practice

Elizabeth Hall, LCSW

VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation

AmeriHealth Caritas

Mayor Michael Hancock

Former Mayor of Denver

Mayor Michael Hancock

Former Mayor of Denver

Andy Slavitt

Co-Founder and General Partner

Town Hall Ventures

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.)

Founder, ThriveNYC Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

Former First Lady of New York City

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.)

Founder, ThriveNYC Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

Former First Lady of New York City

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA

California Surgeon General

Dr. Chelsea Clinton

Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair

The Clinton Foundation

Zachariah Hennessey

Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President

WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH

Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement

Montefiore Health System

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York

Eric Rochman, MPH

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

God's Love We Deliver

Eric Rochman, MPH

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

God's Love We Deliver

Andy Mendenhall, M.D., D.A.B.P.M., D.A.B.F.M., F.A.S.A.M

President and CEO

Central City Concern

Carol Huffman, MBA

Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation

MVP Health Care

Carol Huffman, MBA

Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation

MVP Health Care

Chethan Sathya, MD

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Northwell Health

Chethan Sathya, MD

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Northwell Health

Elisabeth Panighetti, MA

Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student.

MVP Health Care

Elisabeth Panighetti, MA

Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student.

MVP Health Care

Heidi Arthur, LMSW

Principal

Health Management Associates

Heidi Arthur, LMSW

Principal

Health Management Associates

Erica Coletti

CEO

Healthy Alliance

Erica Coletti

CEO

Healthy Alliance

TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026

8:00 AM - Doors Open, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026

8:00 AM - Doors Open, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

At Lavan Midtown 641 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026

8:00 AM - Doors Open, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

Schedule

AGENDA
VENUE

9AM EST

Scalable Empathy: Building Workflows that Never Miss a Patient in Need & How Big Tech solves Individual Health Challenges

Andy Slavitt and Dr. Chethan Sathya explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, discussing its implications, opportunities, and challenges for the industry.


SPEAKERS

Andy Slavitt, Co-Founder and General Partner, Town Hall Ventures
Chethan Sathya, MD, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health

9:30 AM EST

Cultivating Connection: A Mayor’s Vision for High-Tech, High-Touch Care

Two mayors, Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon and former Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, share their frontline perspectives on navigating public health challenges at the municipal level.


SPEAKERS

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York.

Mayor Michael Hancock, Former Mayor of Denver, CEO of Hancock Global LLC

10:00 AM EST

Morning Keynote: The Heart of Innovation: Why the Future of Public Health is AI-Powered and Human-Led

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos delivers the morning keynote, drawing on her experience as a clinician, public health innovator, and equity champion to inspire prevention-focused approaches to the most pressing health challenges facing communities today.


SPEAKERS

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, California Surgeon General

10:30 AM EST

The Innovation Showcase

A firsthand look at how AI-driven innovation is being applied to bridge healthcare and social care, with insights on real-world implementation and impact.


SPEAKERS

Nima Roohi, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Blooming Health

11:00 AM EST

Safety Net Ecosystem Partnerships to Support Medicaid Populations

Leaders from health systems, managed care organizations, community health solutions, and behavioral care providers discuss how safety net partnerships can better serve and strengthen access for Medicaid populations.


SPEAKERS

Celina Sullivan, Senior Director, Program Management Kaiser Permanente
Deborah Brown, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Elizabeth Hall, LCSW, VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation, AmeriHealth Caritas
Zachariah Hennessey, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive VP, WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions
Pamela Mattel, CEO, Coordinated Behavioral Care

11:45 PM EST

Attendee Lunch

1:00 PM EST

Leading Changes in Public Health

Dr. Chelsea Clinton and Dr. Ashwin Vasan discuss the practical strategies and cross-sector partnerships required to modernize public health and close the equity gap.


SPEAKERS

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair at The Clinton Foundation
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

1:30 PM EST

Better Health, Together: Aligning Healthcare and Social Care for Whole Person Health

This session brings together community coalitions, safety net providers, and health plans to tackle the systems-level changes needed to support and sustain whole-person health.


SPEAKERS

Amie Parikh, CEO, Hudson Valley Care Coalition
Andy Mendenhall, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, President and CEO, Central City Concern
Carol Huffman, MBA, Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation, MVP Health Care
Erica Coletti, CEO, Healthy Alliance
Heidi Arthur, Principal, Health Management Associates

2:30 PM EST

Building a Healthcare System People Can Actually Reach

Explore how healthcare and social care leaders are breaking down silos to increase access to care. Featuring voices from community coalitions, health centers, and health plans, this session highlights practical system-level changes that bring care within reach.


SPEAKERS

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement, Montefiore Health System
Matilde L. Román, Esq., Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Domonic Hopson, President and CEO, Neighborhood Family Practice
Elisabeth Panighetti, MA, MVP Health Care Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student
Eric Rochman, MPH, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, God's Love We Deliver

3:30 PM EST

Networking & Partner Spotlight

4:00 PM EST

Closing KeynotE

Former First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray delivers the evening keynote, drawing on her landmark work in health advocacy and community-centered public health leadership.


SPEAKERS

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.), Former First Lady of New York City, Founder, ThriveNYC, Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

4:30 PM EST

Welcome Reception

Schedule

AGENDA
VENUE

9AM EST

Scalable Empathy: Building Workflows that Never Miss a Patient in Need & How Big Tech solves Individual Health Challenges

Andy Slavitt and Dr. Chethan Sathya explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, discussing its implications, opportunities, and challenges for the industry.


SPEAKERS

Andy Slavitt, Co-Founder and General Partner, Town Hall Ventures
Chethan Sathya, MD, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health

9:30 AM EST

Cultivating Connection: A Mayor’s Vision for High-Tech, High-Touch Care

Two mayors, Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon and former Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, share their frontline perspectives on navigating public health challenges at the municipal level.


SPEAKERS

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York.

Mayor Michael Hancock, Former Mayor of Denver, CEO of Hancock Global LLC

10:00 AM EST

Morning Keynote: The Heart of Innovation: Why the Future of Public Health is AI-Powered and Human-Led

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos delivers the morning keynote, drawing on her experience as a clinician, public health innovator, and equity champion to inspire prevention-focused approaches to the most pressing health challenges facing communities today.


SPEAKERS

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, California Surgeon General

10:30 AM EST

The Innovation Showcase

A firsthand look at how AI-driven innovation is being applied to bridge healthcare and social care, with insights on real-world implementation and impact.


SPEAKERS

Nima Roohi, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Blooming Health

11:00 AM EST

Safety Net Ecosystem Partnerships to Support Medicaid Populations

Leaders from health systems, managed care organizations, community health solutions, and behavioral care providers discuss how safety net partnerships can better serve and strengthen access for Medicaid populations.


SPEAKERS

Celina Sullivan, Senior Director, Program Management Kaiser Permanente
Deborah Brown, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Elizabeth Hall, LCSW, VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation, AmeriHealth Caritas
Zachariah Hennessey, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive VP, WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions
Pamela Mattel, CEO, Coordinated Behavioral Care

11:45 PM EST

Attendee Lunch

1:00 PM EST

Leading Changes in Public Health

Dr. Chelsea Clinton and Dr. Ashwin Vasan discuss the practical strategies and cross-sector partnerships required to modernize public health and close the equity gap.


SPEAKERS

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair at The Clinton Foundation
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

1:30 PM EST

Better Health, Together: Aligning Healthcare and Social Care for Whole Person Health

This session brings together community coalitions, safety net providers, and health plans to tackle the systems-level changes needed to support and sustain whole-person health.


SPEAKERS

Amie Parikh, CEO, Hudson Valley Care Coalition
Andy Mendenhall, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, President and CEO, Central City Concern
Carol Huffman, MBA, Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation, MVP Health Care
Erica Coletti, CEO, Healthy Alliance
Heidi Arthur, Principal, Health Management Associates

2:30 PM EST

Building a Healthcare System People Can Actually Reach

Explore how healthcare and social care leaders are breaking down silos to increase access to care. Featuring voices from community coalitions, health centers, and health plans, this session highlights practical system-level changes that bring care within reach.


SPEAKERS

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement, Montefiore Health System
Matilde L. Román, Esq., Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Domonic Hopson, President and CEO, Neighborhood Family Practice
Elisabeth Panighetti, MA, MVP Health Care Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student
Eric Rochman, MPH, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, God's Love We Deliver

3:30 PM EST

Networking & Partner Spotlight

4:00 PM EST

Closing KeynotE

Former First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray delivers the evening keynote, drawing on her landmark work in health advocacy and community-centered public health leadership.


SPEAKERS

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.), Former First Lady of New York City, Founder, ThriveNYC, Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

4:30 PM EST

Welcome Reception

TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026

8:00 AM - Doors Open, Registration, Breakfast & Networking

Schedule

AGENDA
VENUE

9AM EST

Scalable Empathy: Building Workflows that Never Miss a Patient in Need & How Big Tech solves Individual Health Challenges

Andy Slavitt and Dr. Chethan Sathya explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, discussing its implications, opportunities, and challenges for the industry.


SPEAKERS

Andy Slavitt, Co-Founder and General Partner, Town Hall Ventures
Chethan Sathya, MD, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health

9:30 AM EST

Cultivating Connection: A Mayor’s Vision for High-Tech, High-Touch Care

Two mayors, Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon and former Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, share their frontline perspectives on navigating public health challenges at the municipal level.


SPEAKERS

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York.

Mayor Michael Hancock, Former Mayor of Denver, CEO of Hancock Global LLC

10:00 AM EST

Morning Keynote: The Heart of Innovation: Why the Future of Public Health is AI-Powered and Human-Led

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos delivers the morning keynote, drawing on her experience as a clinician, public health innovator, and equity champion to inspire prevention-focused approaches to the most pressing health challenges facing communities today.


SPEAKERS

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, California Surgeon General

10:30 AM EST

The Innovation Showcase

A firsthand look at how AI-driven innovation is being applied to bridge healthcare and social care, with insights on real-world implementation and impact.


SPEAKERS

Nima Roohi, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Blooming Health

11:00 AM EST

Safety Net Ecosystem Partnerships to Support Medicaid Populations

Leaders from health systems, managed care organizations, community health solutions, and behavioral care providers discuss how safety net partnerships can better serve and strengthen access for Medicaid populations.


SPEAKERS

Celina Sullivan, Senior Director, Program Management Kaiser Permanente
Deborah Brown, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Elizabeth Hall, LCSW, VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation, AmeriHealth Caritas
Zachariah Hennessey, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive VP, WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions
Pamela Mattel, CEO, Coordinated Behavioral Care

11:45 PM EST

Attendee Lunch

1:00 PM EST

Leading Changes in Public Health

Dr. Chelsea Clinton and Dr. Ashwin Vasan discuss the practical strategies and cross-sector partnerships required to modernize public health and close the equity gap.


SPEAKERS

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair at The Clinton Foundation
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

1:30 PM EST

Better Health, Together: Aligning Healthcare and Social Care for Whole Person Health

This session brings together community coalitions, safety net providers, and health plans to tackle the systems-level changes needed to support and sustain whole-person health.


SPEAKERS

Amie Parikh, CEO, Hudson Valley Care Coalition
Andy Mendenhall, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, President and CEO, Central City Concern
Carol Huffman, MBA, Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation, MVP Health Care
Erica Coletti, CEO, Healthy Alliance
Heidi Arthur, Principal, Health Management Associates

2:30 PM EST

Building a Healthcare System People Can Actually Reach

Explore how healthcare and social care leaders are breaking down silos to increase access to care. Featuring voices from community coalitions, health centers, and health plans, this session highlights practical system-level changes that bring care within reach.


SPEAKERS

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement, Montefiore Health System
Matilde L. Román, Esq., Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Domonic Hopson, President and CEO, Neighborhood Family Practice
Elisabeth Panighetti, MA, MVP Health Care Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student
Eric Rochman, MPH, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, God's Love We Deliver

3:30 PM EST

Networking & Partner Spotlight

4:00 PM EST

Closing KeynotE

Former First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray delivers the evening keynote, drawing on her landmark work in health advocacy and community-centered public health leadership.


SPEAKERS

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.), Former First Lady of New York City, Founder, ThriveNYC, Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

4:30 PM EST

Welcome Reception

Schedule

AGENDA
VENUE

9AM EST

Scalable Empathy: Building Workflows that Never Miss a Patient in Need & How Big Tech solves Individual Health Challenges

Andy Slavitt and Dr. Chethan Sathya explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, discussing its implications, opportunities, and challenges for the industry.


SPEAKERS

Andy Slavitt, Co-Founder and General Partner, Town Hall Ventures
Chethan Sathya, MD, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health

9:30 AM EST

Cultivating Connection: A Mayor’s Vision for High-Tech, High-Touch Care

Two mayors, Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon and former Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, share their frontline perspectives on navigating public health challenges at the municipal level.


SPEAKERS

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York.

Mayor Michael Hancock, Former Mayor of Denver, CEO of Hancock Global LLC

10:00 AM EST

Morning Keynote: The Heart of Innovation: Why the Future of Public Health is AI-Powered and Human-Led

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos delivers the morning keynote, drawing on her experience as a clinician, public health innovator, and equity champion to inspire prevention-focused approaches to the most pressing health challenges facing communities today.


SPEAKERS

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA, California Surgeon General

10:30 AM EST

The Innovation Showcase

A firsthand look at how AI-driven innovation is being applied to bridge healthcare and social care, with insights on real-world implementation and impact.


SPEAKERS

Nima Roohi, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Blooming Health

11:00 AM EST

Safety Net Ecosystem Partnerships to Support Medicaid Populations

Leaders from health systems, managed care organizations, community health solutions, and behavioral care providers discuss how safety net partnerships can better serve and strengthen access for Medicaid populations.


SPEAKERS

Celina Sullivan, Senior Director, Program Management Kaiser Permanente
Deborah Brown, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Elizabeth Hall, LCSW, VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation, AmeriHealth Caritas
Zachariah Hennessey, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive VP, WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions
Pamela Mattel, CEO, Coordinated Behavioral Care

11:45 PM EST

Attendee Lunch

1:00 PM EST

Leading Changes in Public Health

Dr. Chelsea Clinton and Dr. Ashwin Vasan discuss the practical strategies and cross-sector partnerships required to modernize public health and close the equity gap.


SPEAKERS

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair at The Clinton Foundation
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

1:30 PM EST

Better Health, Together: Aligning Healthcare and Social Care for Whole Person Health

This session brings together community coalitions, safety net providers, and health plans to tackle the systems-level changes needed to support and sustain whole-person health.


SPEAKERS

Amie Parikh, CEO, Hudson Valley Care Coalition
Andy Mendenhall, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, President and CEO, Central City Concern
Carol Huffman, MBA, Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation, MVP Health Care
Erica Coletti, CEO, Healthy Alliance
Heidi Arthur, Principal, Health Management Associates

2:30 PM EST

Building a Healthcare System People Can Actually Reach

Explore how healthcare and social care leaders are breaking down silos to increase access to care. Featuring voices from community coalitions, health centers, and health plans, this session highlights practical system-level changes that bring care within reach.


SPEAKERS

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement, Montefiore Health System
Matilde L. Román, Esq., Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Domonic Hopson, President and CEO, Neighborhood Family Practice
Elisabeth Panighetti, MA, MVP Health Care Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student
Eric Rochman, MPH, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, God's Love We Deliver

3:30 PM EST

Networking & Partner Spotlight

4:00 PM EST

Closing KeynotE

Former First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray delivers the evening keynote, drawing on her landmark work in health advocacy and community-centered public health leadership.


SPEAKERS

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.), Former First Lady of New York City, Founder, ThriveNYC, Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

4:30 PM EST

Welcome Reception

Featured Speakers

Dr. Ashwin Vasan

Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

Dr. Ashwin Vasan

Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

Pamela Mattel

CEO

Coordinated Behavioral Care

Pamela Mattel

CEO

Coordinated Behavioral Care

Matilde L. Román, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)

Matilde L. Román, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)

Amie Parikh

CEO

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Amie Parikh

CEO

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Celina Sullivan

Senior Director, Program Managment

Kaiser Permanente

Celina Sullivan

Senior Director, Program Managment

Kaiser Permanente

Deborah Brown

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals

Deborah Brown

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals

Domonic Hopson

President and CEO

Neighborhood Family Practice

Elizabeth Hall, LCSW

VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation

AmeriHealth Caritas

Andy Slavitt

Co-Founder and General Partner

Town Hall Ventures

Mayor Michael Hancock

Former Mayor of Denver

Mayor Michael Hancock

Former Mayor of Denver

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.)

Founder, ThriveNYC Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

Former First Lady of New York City

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.)

Founder, ThriveNYC Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

Former First Lady of New York City

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA

California Surgeon General

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH

Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement

Montefiore Health System

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Matilde Román, Esq., SVP, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer, Westchester Medical Center

Eric Rochman, MPH

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

God's Love We Deliver

Eric Rochman, MPH

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

God's Love We Deliver

Andy Mendenhall, M.D., D.A.B.P.M., D.A.B.F.M., F.A.S.A.M

President and CEO

Central City Concern

Dr. Chelsea Clinton

Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair

The Clinton Foundation

Zachariah Hennessey

Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President

WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions

Carol Huffman, MBA

Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation

MVP Health Care

Carol Huffman, MBA

Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation

MVP Health Care

Chethan Sathya, MD

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Northwell Health

Chethan Sathya, MD

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Northwell Health

Elisabeth Panighetti, MA

Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student.

MVP Health Care

Elisabeth Panighetti, MA

Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student.

MVP Health Care

Heidi Arthur, LMSW

Principal

Health Management Associates

Heidi Arthur, LMSW

Principal

Health Management Associates

Erica Coletti

CEO

Healthy Alliance

Erica Coletti

CEO

Healthy Alliance

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York

Featured Speakers

Dr. Ashwin Vasan

Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

Dr. Ashwin Vasan

Physician, Health Leader and Former New York City Health Commissioner

Pamela Mattel

CEO

Coordinated Behavioral Care

Pamela Mattel

CEO

Coordinated Behavioral Care

Matilde L. Román, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)

Matilde L. Román, Esq.

Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth)

Amie Parikh

CEO

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Amie Parikh

CEO

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Celina Sullivan

Senior Director, Program Managment

Kaiser Permanente

Celina Sullivan

Senior Director, Program Managment

Kaiser Permanente

Deborah Brown

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals

Deborah Brown

SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer

NYC Health + Hospitals

Domonic Hopson

President and CEO

Neighborhood Family Practice

Elizabeth Hall, LCSW

VP, Health Equity, Quality and Accreditation

AmeriHealth Caritas

Mayor Michael Hancock

Former Mayor of Denver

Mayor Michael Hancock

Former Mayor of Denver

Andy Slavitt

Co-Founder and General Partner

Town Hall Ventures

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.)

Founder, ThriveNYC Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

Former First Lady of New York City

Chirlane McCray, ScD (Hon.)

Founder, ThriveNYC Founder, Cities Thrive Coalition

Former First Lady of New York City

Diana E. Ramos, MD, MPH, MBA

California Surgeon General

Dr. Chelsea Clinton

Co-Founder at Metrodora Ventures, Vice Chair

The Clinton Foundation

Zachariah Hennessey

Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President

WholeYouNYC Public Health Solutions

Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH

Vice Chair, Community Health & Engagement

Montefiore Health System

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York

Eric Rochman, MPH

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

God's Love We Deliver

Eric Rochman, MPH

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

God's Love We Deliver

Andy Mendenhall, M.D., D.A.B.P.M., D.A.B.F.M., F.A.S.A.M

President and CEO

Central City Concern

Carol Huffman, MBA

Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation

MVP Health Care

Carol Huffman, MBA

Vice President Clinical Innovation & Implementation

MVP Health Care

Chethan Sathya, MD

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Northwell Health

Chethan Sathya, MD

Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Northwell Health

Elisabeth Panighetti, MA

Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student

MVP Health Care

Elisabeth Panighetti, MA

Health Equity Professional and Tiffin University PhD Student

MVP Health Care

Heidi Arthur, LMSW

Principal

Health Management Associates

Heidi Arthur, LMSW

Principal

Health Management Associates

Chethan Sathya, MD

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Vice President Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health

Erica Coletti

CEO

Healthy Alliance

Erica Coletti

CEO

Healthy Alliance

Quotes & Reactions from Speakers and Attendees

  • "Thank you for raising the bar for events in this space. From the speakers to the food, the extra space upstairs to work/listen/network and the well spaced schedule - it was a full, impactful day that did not feel rushed or "curated". Despite being so well planned, it had a very organic and welcoming feeling and flow. Well done to the entire Blooming Health team!"

  • "Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding."

  • "All of the panelists and speakers were thoughtful and inspiring."

  • "Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding. Huge kudos to the Blooming Health team for creating such an authentic and meaningful experience"

  • "Thank you for raising the bar for events in this space. From the speakers to the food, the extra space upstairs to work/listen/network and the well spaced schedule - it was a full, impactful day that did not feel rushed or "curated". Despite being so well planned, it had a very organic and welcoming feeling and flow. Well done to the entire Blooming Health team!"

  • "Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding."

  • "All of the panelists and speakers were thoughtful and inspiring."

  • "Blooming Day set a new standard. It was one of the rare events that felt both energizing and grounding. Huge kudos to the Blooming Health team for creating such an authentic and meaningful experience"

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