Dr. Minalkumar (Minal) Patel has rejoined Horizon BCBSNJ as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly-created position, his responsibilities include: the integration of strategic work throughout the enterprise; the development of business opportunities via a newly-formed Business Development function; a closer alignment of data analytics with the Strategy function; and the creation of a unit that serves as a liaison with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Dr. Minal Patel’s Forum presentation will describe the healthcare value landscape.  He will also explain the evolving role of the future payer. Dr Patel will discuss the importance of having an integrated, collaboration between the payer and the healthcare organization. This program will show the importance of everyone moving in the same direction together.   
 

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the healthcare value landscape
2. Explain the future role of the payer
3. Discuss the importance of having integration between payer and the healthcare organizations