A Powerhouse Lineup of Keynote Speakers at the Health Innovation Summit
September 2, 2025 · Becky Kolinski
Join us at the 2025 Health Innovation Summit in San Diego, CA, October 13–15, for a guided journey into the future of health care quality as we celebrate NCQA’s 35th anniversary. The summit brings together health care leaders who are working to improve outcomes, reduce burden and build care that works for real people.
The summit is your opportunity to:
- Join conversations about today’s most pressing health care quality issues.
- Connect with subject matter experts, during and after sessions, for deeper learning.
- Take part in guided discussions that foster collaboration and actionable ideas.
- Network in the relaxed settings of the Opening Reception and Business Lounge.
Keynote Speakers at the Health Innovation Summit
This year’s summit features a powerhouse lineup of keynote speakers who are driving innovation and shaping the future of health care. Their sessions will dive into the most pressing and transformative topics in the industry.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from leading voices in health care quality.
Reinventing Quality in a New Era of Care
Find out how quality measurement will evolve to support a more proactive, sustainable health system—one that prioritizes prevention, improves chronic disease management and meets the complex needs of an aging population.
Keynote Speakers
- Dana Erickson, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, Director, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy; Former CMS Administrator and FDA Commissioner
- Margaret O’Kane, President, NCQA
- Marc Overhage, MD, PhD, The Overhage Group; Member, NCQA Board of Directors
The Trust Layer: Building Confidence in AI Through Standards
This session brings together industry stakeholders to discuss the critical “enablement layer” of AI, and how to bridge innovation, measurement and accountability in AI-driven health care.
Keynote Speakers
- Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA, CEO & Founder, Veritas Healthcare Insights; CEO & Founder, Equality AI
- Aaron Neinstein, MD, FAMIA, Chief Medical Officer, Notable Health
- Josh Wymer, Chief Health Information & Data Strategy Officer, State of Missouri Health Data Consortium
Disrupting Disparities: Playbooks for Change
Explore practical solutions for addressing health disparities through data collection, screening protocols and lessons learned. Discover how targeted strategies and real-world insights can drive meaningful improvement for all.
Keynote Speakers
- Danielle Brooks, JD, Corporate Director, Health Equity, AmeriHealth Caritas
- Donald Erwin, CEO, St. Thomas Community Health Center
- Tamara Thomas, National Vice President, Equity & Inclusion, Aledade
Setting the Bar: Quality and Impact in Behavioral Health Innovation
With rising behavioral health needs and ongoing workforce shortages, technology is helping bridge critical gaps. This discussion will explore how to uphold—and even elevate—standards of care in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Keynote Speakers
- Katherine Hobbs, MD, MPH, CEO, Author Health
- Kate McEvoy, Executive Director, National Association of Medicaid Directors
- Geoffrey Neimark, MD, Chief Medical Officer, CCBH
The Next Frontier in Caring for the Whole Person
This session explores innovative approaches that break down silos, foster collaboration and drive better outcomes for patients with complex health needs. Join experts as they discuss the future of quality and its role in enabling a holistic, person-centered approach to care.
Keynote Speakers
- Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA, President & CEO, SCAN Health Plan
- Julie Murchinson, Partner, Transformation Capital
The Road To Digital Quality: Why It Is Worth the Drive
The road to digital quality in health care is full of detours, roadblocks and tricky intersections. This session will help you see the destination more clearly—and map a course to deliver real value for patients.
Keynote Speakers
- David Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer, MyHealth Access Network, Inc.
- Bharat Sutariya, Senior Vice President & Chief Health Officer, Oracle Health
View the entire list of sessions here.
Join Us in San Diego!
Spend three days with leaders in the quality ecosystem, and make valuable connections with innovators transforming the health care industry. Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning, you’ll leave energized—with new strategies, perspectives and partnerships to elevate your work.
Save $200+ if you register by September 5. Book your room at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center by September 19 to lock in the NCQA rate.
