Kentucky Healthcare Innovation Summit - Agenda

**Agenda is tentative and subject to change. Complete agenda coming soon.** 

8:00 a.m. 
Registration and Continental Breakfast with Sponsors

8:30 a.m.
The Future of Healthcare and the Business Community
Business leaders will share insights about their role in shaping the future of healthcare, addressing costs and the impact of benefits on attraction and retention of top talent and employee satisfaction and emerging trends including how AI can enhance patient outcomes and reduce costs through predictive analytics and operational efficiency. 

John Crockett, President LG&E and KU Energy, LLC
Winston Griffin, CEO, Laurel Grocery
Amy Luttrell, President & CEO, Goodwill Industries
Moderator, Ashli Watts, President & CEO, Kentucky Chamber

9:45 a.m.
The Role of Health Insurance Companies in the Future of Healthcare
Senior leaders from Kentucky’s largest health insurance companies will discuss the role health insurance providers play in shaping the future of healthcare. They will explore how innovation can transform care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and manage expenses through improved diagnostics, predictive analytics and streamlined operations.

Jeb Duke, Regional President Kentucky Medicaid, Humana Inc.
Paige Franklin, Chief Executive Officer, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky
Krista Hensel, CEO, United Healthcare of Kentucky
Kennan Wethington, President, Kentucky Commercial Business, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky
Moderator, Tom Stephens, President & CEO, Kentucky Association of Health Plans

10:45 a.m.
The Role of Hospitals in the Future of Healthcare
Hospital administrators from across the Commonwealth will discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery and the role hospitals will play, highlighting innovations in technology, telehealth, and patient-centered care that will shape the future of hospital. 

Hollie Harris, President and CEO, Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Matt Grimshaw, Market President, CHI St. Joseph Health 
Garren Colvin, CEO, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Moderator: Nancy Galvagni, President & CEO, Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA)

12:00 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote: The Role of AI in Healthcare 
Explore how AI is transforming healthcare through advancements in diagnostics, predictive analytics, robotics, and more, driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. 

Bill Fera, MD, Deloitte Consulting LLP

2:00 p.m.
The Role of Government in the Future of Healthcare
Join state legislators for a dynamic discussion on the role of government in shaping healthcare policy. Gain insights into legislative priorities to drive impactful change in healthcare delivery and explore the challenges and opportunities for collaboration between public and private sectors on topics including certificate of need, tort reform, and workforce needs.

Rep. Kim Moser, Chair, House Health Services Committee
Rep. Robert Duvall, House Health Services Committee
Sen. Stephen Meredith, Chair, Senate Health Services Committee
Sen. Cassie Armstrong, Senate Health Services Committee
Moderator, Kate Shanks, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

3:00 p.m.
The Role of Pharmaceuticals in the Future of Healthcare
Pharmaceutical leaders will discuss industry changes, the impact of groundbreaking drugs like Ozempic and their role in advancing research, development, and delivery of effective treatments. 

Panelists: To be announced.

4:00 p.m.
Inaugural Healthcare Innovation Summit Adjourns