On Tuesday, December 10, HC3 hosted a LIVE Podcast Event focused on the future of health care, bringing together experts and leaders to discuss the most pressing challenges and transformative trends shaping the industry. In collaboration with HC3’s parent organization, Third Horizon, and partner 4Sight Health, the event featured a robust panel discussion and an engaging fireside chat, exploring workforce development, payment reform, artificial intelligence, and health equity. Attendees were treated to valuable insights and actionable takeaways from industry veterans and visionaries committed to reimagining health care for a better future.
Watch the Event:
The HC3 Podcast is available to download and stream wherever you get your podcasts
Panel Discussion on Healthcare's Critical Challenges and Opportunities (Part 1 Episode Here)
Fireside Chat on "The Coming Healthcare Revolution" (Part 2 Episode Here)
Panel Discussion: Reflecting Back Highlights
Moderated by Ryan Voyles of Health News Illinois, the panel featured industry leaders sharing insights on workforce shortages, payment reform, health equity, and the integration of artificial intelligence.
Panelists:
Dave Gomel, CEO, Rosecrance Network
Carolyn Metnick, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Esther Maccioni, Co-founder and Principal, Prestige Health
Jordan Powell, Senior Vice President, Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Moderator:
Ryan Voyles, Reporter, Health News Illinois
Workforce Challenges: Addressing workforce shortages, panelists highlighted solutions such as increasing pay and creating supportive workplace cultures.
"The secret to our success is investing in our employees. When I became CEO, I said, ‘I want to give everyone a raise,’ and we did. Four years later, we’ve had record retention, satisfaction, and financial performance." — Dave Gomel, Rosecrance Network
Payment Reform: Shifting to value-based care was emphasized as a key solution to financial and operational challenges in health care.
"Collaboration with MCOs and other payers is essential. Providers need to work together to develop sustainable models that reward outcomes, not just services." — Esther Maccioni, Prestige Health
AI and Technology: The panel discussed AI’s potential to ease administrative burdens and improve care delivery but stressed the importance of oversight and ethical implementation.
"One of the most exciting developments is ambient listening AI, which can document notes during sessions and summarize treatment plans. It’s reducing paperwork and helping clinicians focus on patients." — Dave Gomel, Rosecrance Network
Health Equity: Panelists emphasized the role of partnerships, data, and inclusive practices in addressing health care disparities.
"Health equity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s at the core of what we do. It’s about providing the right care at the right time to everyone, regardless of their circumstances." — Jordan Powell, Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Fireside Chat: The Coming Healthcare Revolution Highlights
The second conversation of this evening featured a fireside chat led by David Smith, co-founder of HC3 and Founder and CEO of Third Horizon, with special guest David Johnson, author of The Coming Healthcare Revolution and CEO of 4Sight Health. The conversation explored the forces driving transformation in the health care industry and outlined a vision for achieving meaningful change.
Fireside Chat Featured Guest:
David Johnson, CEO, 4Sight Health; Author of The Coming Healthcare Revolution
Moderator:
David Smith, Founder and CEO, Third Horizon and Co-founder, HC3
Forces Driving Change: Johnson identified five macroeconomic trends reshaping health care: demographic shifts, funding fatigue, chronic pandemics, technological imperatives, and pro-consumer reforms. Combined with public frustration, these forces push the system toward inevitable transformation.
"These forces are unstoppable. They’re not just pressuring the system; they’re breaking it, and it’s time we embrace change rather than fight it." — David Johnson, 4Sight Health
Transforming Healthcare: The chat emphasized shifting from a fragmented, disease-centric model to one focused on whole-person health. Payment reform, decentralized care delivery, and preventative measures were highlighted as key strategies for this transformation.
"Incremental change isn’t enough. It’s time for a revolution in how we deliver and pay for
care." — David Johnson, 4Sight Health
The Role of Technology: AI and big data are poised to play a critical role in preemptive diagnostics, enabling earlier intervention and better health outcomes. However, Johnson cautioned against relying solely on technology without addressing systemic inefficiencies.
"Preemptive diagnostics using AI can identify diseases years before symptoms manifest. That’s the kind of shift we need to prevent costly, late-stage interventions." — David Johnson, 4Sight Health
Impact on Stakeholders: As health care moves into a new era, the biggest beneficiaries will be the public, while organizations entrenched in outdated systems and inefficiencies face significant challenges.
"The next decade will be defined by who can adapt, innovate, and truly prioritize people over profits. That’s where the revolution lies." — David Smith, Third Horizon
Did you miss picking up your copy at the event? The Coming Healthcare Revolution: The 10 Forces That Will Cure America’s Health Crisis explores the five top-down macro forces and five bottom-up market forces reshaping health care today. From America’s aging population to the growing disease burden, this book unpacks the drivers of inevitable transformation in the U.S. health care system. (Learn more and get your copy here)
