Welcome to the 30th Wharton Health Care Business Conference! We are thrilled to announce the theme of this year’s Wharton Health Care Business Conference: “The Resilience Edge: Innovating Health Care in the Face of Adversity.” As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and confront a rapidly evolving health care landscape, it has become evident that the industry faces a unique set of challenges. From public health threats and macroeconomic headwinds to geopolitical tensions and workforce burnout, the need for resilience has never been greater.

“The Resilience Edge” embodies our commitment to exploring how health care professionals and industry leaders can adapt, innovate, and overcome challenges to deliver high-quality care and create a health care system that is stronger than it was before. Our keynote speakers have experience leading their organizations through adversity and are paving the way for the future ahead. Our panel discussions and interactive sessions will foster discussion around innovations in biotech, women’s health, and elder care that can improve the system for us all.


Thursday, February 15, 2024

6:00 PM–8:00 PM Networking Cocktail Hour
(The W Philadelphia)

Friday, February 16, 2024

7:30 AM–8:30 AM Breakfast
(Lincoln Memorial & Library Lounge)
8:30 AM–9:20 AM Keynote 1:
Accelerating Value-Based Health Care
(Lincoln Hall)
9:35 AM–10:25 AM Panel 1:
Investing in Innovation: The Role of Investors and Capital in the Commitment to Transformation
(Grant Room)
 Investing
Panel 2:
Transforming Payer Strategies: Leveraging Data and Analytics for Equitable & Sustainable Health Care Innovation
(Meade Room)
 Payer
10:25 AM–10:40 AM Snack Break
(Lincoln Memorial & Library Lounge)
10:40 AM–11:30 AM Keynote 2:
Advancing Health Equity
(Lincoln Hall)
11:45 AM–12:35 PM Panel 3:
Therapeutic Resilience in a World of Big Data
(Grant Room)
 Therapeutics
Panel 4:
Advancing Health Quality & Resilience Through Equity
(Meade Room)
 SDoH
12:35 PM–1:30 PM Lunch
(Lincoln Hall)
1:30 PM–2:20 PM Keynote 3:
Resilient Healthcare Delivery Organizations
(Lincoln Hall)
2:35 PM–3:25 PM Panel 5:
The Transition to Home Care: Innovative Models and Technologies Driving the New Standard
(Grant Room)
 Caring for the Elderly
Panel 6:
Empowering Women Through Comprehensive Health Care: Addressing Challenges & Advancing Innovation
(Meade Room)
 Women’s Health
3:40 PM–4:30 PM Keynote Roundtable:
The Resilience Edge – Innovating Healthcare in the face of Adversity
(Lincoln Hall)
4:30 PM–4:45 PM Closing Remarks
(Lincoln Hall)
4:45 PM–6:00 PM Conference Happy Hour
(McMichael Room)

Note: All times are in Eastern time and may be subject to change.

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