OUR NEXT MEETING IS SET FOR APRIL 2ND!
We look forward to seeing you at our April meeting where we anticipate two more interesting presentations:
Presentation #1
From Risk to Resilience: Address Heart Health in Unions
Presented by: Dr. Edo Paz, SVP Medical Affairs
Hello Heart
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not only the #1 cause of death but also the #1 most expensive chronic disease. On average, the total medical spending per year for each individual with CVD is over $12,500. Do you have a heart health strategy in place for the members of your fund?
In this presentation you will learn more about CVD and its risk factors, as well as how to empower your members to manage their heart health while reducing your healthcare costs. Dr. Edo Paz, SVP Medical Affairs, from Hello Heart will discuss:
1. The staggering clinical impact of poor heart health on your members
2. How cardiovascular claims factor into rising healthcare costs
3. Using digital therapeutics to address member heart health
Presentation #2
The Crisis of Medical Overbilling -
it's time to level the paying field
Presented by Charles Greenawalt, VP of Sales
and
Matthew Jacobs, Chief Development Officer
WellRithms
Our upcoming discussion will tackle Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Healthcare Billing - pressing issues for health plans. We'll examine the aspects of medical billing that are prone to fraudulent, wasteful, or abusive practices and discuss best practices and available tools to prevent them.
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive overview that equips health plans with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their members and control costs.
Next Meeting date is April 2nd @ RWDSU 5th Floor Conference Room - 370 7th Avenue NYC 12:00 - 2:00 PM
In Solidarity,
The Board of the Association of Benefit Administrators
Dr. Edo Paz, SVP Medical Affairs
Hello Heart
Dr. Edo Paz attended medical school at Columbia University and completed his internal residency and cardiology fellowship at Columbia-New York Presbyterian Hospital. He later founded Heartbeat Health, a virtual-first cardiology care startup, and went on to work at K Health, an app-based primary care solution. Dr. Paz joined Hello Heart in early 2023, serving as Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs. In addition to his work at Hello Heart, Dr. Paz practices cardiology part-time at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York.
Charles Greenwalt
VP Sales
WellRithms
Charles Greenawalt is a healthcare sales expert with 15+ years of experience. He is currently the VP of Sales at WellRithms. Charles is an entrepreneur at heart and has successfully launched new products and strategies across multiple industries. He has worked with organizations in Group Health, Workers' Compensation, Auto, and Taft-Hartley markets, giving him a wide-ranging perspective of the healthcare industry. Charles graduated from San Diego State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, and Economics.
Matthew Jacobs
Chief Business
Development Officer
WellRithms
Matthew Jacobs is a healthcare strategy and product development expert with almost 20 years of experience in cost containment for the Group Health, Workers' Compensation, and Automobile/Liability industries. He started working for a national PPO network in 2006 and quickly gained leadership roles in strategic product development, sales, account management, and provider management. Matthew has consulted with many organizations in utilization management, injury care management, healthcare plan development, medical bill review, and other cost savings strategies. He has a degree in Economics and Public Administration from Baylor University.
MPORTANT DATES FOR 2024
· Lunch Meetings: Tuesdays - April 2, June 4 and September 17
· ABA Brunch: Sunday, November 10, San Diego
· ABA Annual Reception: Thursday, December 5, St. Regis NYC