Future of Health Summit 2026

States of Health: Innovation Beyond Washington DC

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Many of the most important innovations in US health care are happening at the state level. States are testing new approaches to system components including primary care, and prevention. Also included in the picture are workforce challenges, Medicaid, behavioral health, data infrastructure, and community partnerships. All these elements often serve as testbeds for ideas that later influence the rest of the country. The discussion will bring together state leaders to explore what‘s working, what’s not, and identify lessons that can be more broadly applied. 

    Moderator

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    Kody Kinsley

    Senior Policy Advisor, Institute of Policy Solutions, Johns Hopkins University; Former Secretary, Health and Human Services, North Carolina

    Speakers

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    Daniel Edney

    State Health Officer, Mississippi State Department of Health
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    Marvin Figueroa

    Secretary, Health and Human Resources, Virginia
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    Tracy Gruber

    Commissioner, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
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    Gloria Sachdev

    Secretary, Health and Family Services, Indiana
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    Meena Seshamani

    Secretary, Maryland Department of Health