Innovating for Impact:

The power of people, network, and technology in transforming social care

A one-day summit dedicated to reimagining the possibilities for community health and well-being.

About the Summit

Tuesday, September 10

Starting at 8:30 am

Industry pioneers. Community champions. Tech trailblazers. One Continuum is the only summit dedicated to uniting stakeholders influencing the care continuum. For one day, leaders from healthcare, health plans, government agencies, and social service organizations come together to exchange and inspire ideas that drive meaningful change.

The 2024 program is meticulously curated to address the unique challenges and opportunities shaping our field, spanning regulatory shifts, program advancements, emerging technologies, and more. Join discussions guided by industry leaders and peers; gain insights from the community organizations on the front line; and explore Unite Us’ innovations.

One Continuum is centered on our vision to improve people’s health and well-being by connecting communities through technology. We believe that when we work together, anything is possible. Are you in?

Keynote Speaker

Thomas A. Mason, M.D.

Officer of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) / Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), HHS

Dr. Thomas Mason is Chief Medical Officer of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) / Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In his role he focuses on enhancing health IT safety and usability, reducing clinician burden, advancing nationwide interoperability and health equity by design. Prior to joining ONC, Dr. Mason focused on the implementation, adoption, and optimization of EHRs in Chicago’s safety net system. Dr. Mason was also the co-medical director of a community-based organization designed to address the health disparities impacting black men on the south side of Chicago. Dr. Mason earned his M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital.

Our Agenda

Join us on Tuesday, September 10 for a full afternoon dedicated to discussing collaboration and advancing the role of social care in communities nationwide

Keynote Speaker

Thomas A. Mason, M.D. ,

Chief Medical Officer of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), HHS

A warm welcome from the Unite Us team and an exciting opener from Thomas A. Mason, M.D. Chief Medical Officer of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).

Moderator

Taylor Justice ,

Co-Founder & President, Unite Us

Panelists

Jay Ludlam ,

Deputy Secretary for North Carolina Medicaid

Brandon Wilson ,

COO of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry

Anita Bachmann ,

CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina

More states are testing Medicaid programs to optimize the impact of funds in the community. In this session, we will learn one state’s strategy for bringing their vision to fruition, to deliver significant statewide savings in just two years.

We will cover:

Strategies for meeting program requirements
Building scalable and sustainable networks
Creating a future-proof technology strategy

Moderators

Raffaelle Breaks ,

Chief Product and Technology Officer, Unite Us

Esther Farkas ,

Chief Operating Officer, Unite Us

Panelists

Jenn Frost, MPA, PMP ,

Senior Director, Social Health, Kaiser Permanente Community Support Hub

Liz Whitworth ,

Managing Director, Oregon Health Leadership Council

End-to-end solutions solve end-to-end problems – social care is a continuum. This session will look at how three programs across the country are leveraging technology holistically to turn their vision into a future-forward strategy. By creating an integrated ecosystem of solutions that bring stakeholders together, they are enhancing scalability and unlocking new opportunities to reimagine the future of social care.

We’ll hear from three experts about how they are using technology to:

Break down silos to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders
Increase productivity by integrating referrals with EPIC
Optimize and measure investment in community programs

Moderator

Adrienne Sherk ,

Associate Vice President, National Partnerships, Unite Us

Panelists

Kim Hindery ,

Senior Program Manager, Child Neurology Foundation

Michelle Tae ,

Autism ALERT Project Administrator, Help Me Grow Oregon

Lisa Laditka ,

Director of Outreach and Community Based Services, Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Jennifer VanHoose ,

Care Partner Network Director, United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas

Community is at the heart of collaboration. Join us as we spotlight some of our extraordinary partners and the work they do every day alongside the communities they serve. From fighting food insecurity to providing crucial support to families in need, these champions exemplify the transformative impact of community collaboration.

We will highlight:

Innovative approaches that are breaking down barriers to care
How technology supports community-driven initiatives
Driving positive change with seamless collaboration

Speakers

Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo, PhD, MPH ,

Associate Vice President, Research And Evaluation, Unite Us

Amanda Terry, PhD, MPH ,

Senior Director, Research & Evaluation, Unite Us

Liz Whitworth ,

Managing Director, Oregon Health Leadership Council

Amanda L. Weaver, LMSW ,

Program Coordinator- Women’s Health Delaware Food Farmacy & Unite Delaware The Center of Community Health & Empowerment

This session will dig into what “value” means for different stakeholders in the context of social care investment.

Participants will collaboratively work through key elements of program and evaluation design, learn about industry trends in care coordination impact measures, and how to communicate findings to a broad audience.

Speakers

Gillian Feldmeth ,

Director, Research and Evaluation, Unite Us

Alex Lipton ,

Chief Legal Officer, Unite Us

Sarah DeSilvey, DNP, FNP-C ,

Director of Terminology, Gravity Project

The national public collaborative develops consensus-based data standards to improve how we all use and share information on SDOH across sectors. This session will discuss how the Gravity Project is revolutionizing the intersection of health and social care through standardized data to increase consistency and accuracy.

Speakers

Katie Keating ,

Vice President, Sales Engineering, Unite Us

Dr. Abdul R Shaikh ,

Global Leader for Population Health, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Nick Frenzer ,

Population Health & Implementation Executive, Epic

Philip Woody ,

Strategic Partnerships HCLS (HealthCare and LifeSciences), Salesforce

No system works alone. Interoperability is critical to incorporating HRSNs into existing programs designed to address health equity. Through integration, technology vendors are able to empower stakeholders with streamlined workflows and deliver the rich, comprehensive data needed for scalable program design, cost savings, and infrastructure planning.

Speakers

Meredith Good-Cohn ,

Strategic Sales Director, Unite Us

Emily Anders ,

Director, Payment Sales Strategy, Unite Us

Explore how stakeholders across the country are preparing for and implementing Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) strategies through Medicaid transformation programs.

This session will focus on meaningful dialogue covering stakeholder preparation, insights from waiver states, and lessons learned in the process.

Speakers

Taylor Justice

Co-Founder and President, Unite Us
Jay Ludlam

Deputy Secretary for North Carolina Medicaid
Brandon Wilson

COO of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry
Anita Bachmann

CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina
Raffaelle Breaks

Chief Product and Technology Officer, Unite Us
Esther Farkas

Chief Operating Officer, Unite Us
Jenn Frost, MPA, PMP

Senior Director, Social Health, Kaiser Permanente Community Support Hub
Liz Whitworth

Managing Director, Oregon Health Leadership Council
Adrienne Sherk

Associate Vice President, National Partnerships, Untite Us
Kim Hindery

Senior Program Manager, Child Neurology Foundation
Michelle Tae

Autism ALERT Project Administrator, Help Me Grow Oregon
Lisa Laditka

Director of Outreach and Community Based Services, Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Jennifer VanHoose

Care Partner Network Director, United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas
Gillian Feldmeth

Director, Research and Evaluation, Unite Us
Alex Lipton

Chief Legal Officer, Unite Us
Sarah DeSilvey

Director of Terminology, Gravity Project
Nick Frenzer

Population Health & Implementation Executive, Epic
Philip Woody

Strategic Partnerships HCLS (HealthCare and LifeSciences), Salesforce
Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo

Associate Vice President, Research And Evaluation, Unite Us
Amanda Terry, PhD

Senior Director, Research & Evaluation
Amanda L. Weaver, LMSW

Program Coordinator- Women's Health Delaware Food Farmacy & Unite Delaware The Center of Community Health & Empowerment
Katie Keating

Vice President, Sales Engineering, Unite Us
Dr. Abdul R Shaikh

Global Leader for Population Health, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Meredith Good-Cohn

Strategic Sales Director, Unite Us
Emily Anders

Director, Payment Sales Strategy, Unite Us

About One Continuum

An Event on a Mission

One Continuum was created to capture the spirit of the work we do together—as partners for social care. Each year, we strive to provide a space for diverse organizations and creative minds alike to connect with one another, share successes, and inspire solutions.

When you attend One Continuum, you get a front-row seat to learn from and connect with local and national leaders who are all working towards the same collective goal: to build healthier communities together. Our work is your work, so register today.

Locations

In the heart of Manhattan

This year’s summit will be located steps away from Grand Central Station at Convene 101 Park Avenue, a premier meeting and summit space in Midtown Manhattan. We are excited to host you in this modern space.

Directions to Convene