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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Todd Gower.Todd Gower serves as the Chief Compliance Officer at L.A. Care Health Plan, bringing a distinctive blend of Big 4 consulting, finance, technology, and healthcare governance expertise to one of the nation's largest publicly operated health plans. In this role, he leads a broad portfolio that includes corporate and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, external audit coordination, organizational ethics, privacy, special investigations, internal audit, delegated provider oversight, and compliance analytics. His focus is on building a culture of compliance that not only meets regulatory expectations—especially across Medicare and Medicaid programs—but also supports L.A. Care's mission of delivering quality care to its members, providers, and communities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-m-gower-9a64b7/

Rick Bemis is an accomplished executive with over two decades of experience in IT leadership roles, specializing in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and data governance across industries such as healthcare, telecommunications, and banking. As CEO of Counterpoint Solutions, he has led initiatives in AI/ML strategy, enterprise data management, and healthcare technology innovation, including developing patented platforms like EHIPP and the Provider Genie AI system. Rick has held senior roles at organizations like L.A. Care Health Plan and JDSAT, showcasing a strong focus on leveraging technology to streamline operations and drive business growth. Counterpoint is a technology firm specializing in managed services and software accelerators. The company excels in architectural technology design, governance, strategic roadmaps, milestone management, and organizational change. Its solutions encompass AI/ML integration, customer relationship management, business process optimization, and custom software development. They serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, wireless telecommunications, big-box retail, and the public sector. The Riderflex Podcast, hosted by Steve Urban, features insightful interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives from various industries. Learn more about Steve Urban here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevepurban/ steve.urban@riderflex.com

Join Dr. Alex Li, Chief Health Equity Officer at L.A. Care Health Plan, as he discusses key questions on health equity. From why addressing disparities is gaining momentum to L.A. Care's journey towards NCQA accreditation, explore the challenges and solutions in advancing equitable healthcare, with insights on the role of AI.

Even for those with experience in the healthcare system, dealing with health insurance can be confusing and complicated. And for millions of Americans, they have the additional challenge of navigating this complexity in something other than their native language, which is a real barrier to access. Knocking down those barriers is where today's Raise the Line guest enters the picture. Myong Lee is co-founder and CEO of Clever Care Health Plan, a culturally sensitive Medicare Advantage plan that's tailored to the customs, values and linguistic needs of the diverse communities it serves. The company was sparked by Lee's experience watching his Korean American parents struggle with a system that wasn't designed for them. The mission goes beyond just providing customer service in different languages to including different health customs as well. “My parents certainly have never been to a gym. We saw the opportunity to be able to allow seniors to be able to practice healthcare the way they want to with access to herbal medicine and Tai Chi classes.” Join host Michael Carrese for an exploration of incorporating Eastern and Western medical traditions, assisting seniors in accessing the care they need and deserve and launching a company during a pandemic.Mentioned in this episode: https://clevercarehealthplan.com/

In episode fifty-seven, we speak with Unmesh Srivastava the Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Clever Care Health Plan about culturally sensitive medicare options, how they combine eastern and western medicine for a balanced approach to wellness, and his love of lifelong learning!

Name: Robert Lewis Business Name: Black Cooperative Investment Fund Current Title: President/Board Chair Location: Los Angeles, CA Educational Background: Howard University, Washington, DC                                      Master of Social Work, May 1996                                             Concentration: Management and Administration   About Robert:  Robert Lewis is the President/Founding Board Chair of BCIF. Robert has more than 25 years of professional experience working in philanthropy and the nonprofit human and social services sector. He is a firm believer in the power of economic mobility to transform Black communities throughout the U.S. and beyond. Robert brings various perspectives to his work: investor, “no box” critical thinker, service provider, and concerned citizen. These qualities position him as a unique, compelling, and unapologetic voice for the Black community.   In the philanthropic sector, Robert has been responsible for grantmaking for companies such as L.A. Care Health Plan and the California Community Foundation (CCF). As part of L.A. Care's Community Benefits Department team, Robert plays a key role in the company's grantmaking efforts geared toward improving health care access for under-resourced populations and addressing social determinants of health. During his years working at CCF, Robert managed several grantmaking portfolios and was the architect and director of the BLOOM Initiative, a multi-year effort focused on re-directing Black male youth who have been involved with the L.A. County probation system toward improved employment and educational opportunities. Robert has directed multimillion-dollar human service programs where he oversaw strategic activities for a juvenile offender re-entry program and an L.A. Countywide training program for prospective resource (i.e., foster and adoptive) parents. Robert has served on several boards and formal committees.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: Why it is important to focus on funding opportunities for Black businesses How to secure ZERO interest loans  The benefits of pooling resources together The importance of Black individuals launching venture capital platforms to support Black Businesses The impact of Black-owned businesses on the overall economy For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/115 Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan discusses executing through the challenges of the last few years, L.A. Care Health Plan's goals for growth & investments over the next two years, and a lot more.

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan discusses executing through the challenges of the last few years, L.A. Care Health Plan's goals for growth & investments over the next two years, and a lot more.

We are calling our shot! It's the military spouse takeover where Act Now Education is helping 1,000 military spouses launch their careers…This is a podcast special. I have a guest who has experience being a US Army Soldier, a military spouse, and now is the IT Director for LA Care Health Plan. Our guest today, Tanya Bonelli, now volunteers as an American Corporate Partners (ACP) Mentor. Join me on this podcast to hear all about Leslie's organization and the Military Spouse Takeover with Act Now Education! Connect with Tanya Bonelli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbonelli-mba-pmp-l6σmbb/ American Corporate Partners Website: http://www.acp-usa.org/ Act Now Education Website: www.actnoweducation.com

Please welcome Myong Lee. Myong Lee is the President, Chief Operating Officer, and Co_Founder Clever Care Health Plan. With 14 years' experience in health care leadership, Myong has a proven track record in launching health care organizations. His leadership focus is in building provider relationships and contracting. Prior to founding Clever Care, Myong was instrumental in building Clover Health's provider network and overseeing claims operations. He also served as COO of Satellite Healthplan and as  CFO/COO at Inspira Health and Vice President of Payer Contracting at Agilon Health. Myong earned his Master's degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University  and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance from Franklin & Marshall College.  

John Baackes joins Meg on the ACAP Coffee Break to discuss his journey from a freelance graphic design business to leading a health plan. He talks about the challenges in addressing the social determinants of health, especially the challenges of meeting the needs of people experiencing homelessness -- and how Buckminster Fuller helped teach him how to solve health care problems.  Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

In this episode, we are joined by Nicole Sunder, Director Health Plan Solution Design, PointClickCare and Paul Stout, Program Manager HIE Quality Improvement, Health Services at L.A. Care Health Plan to discuss the meaning of quality, what information is necessary to share to drive outcomes, what Alternative Payment Models mean for the healthcare ecosystem and much more.This episode is sponsored by PointClickCare.

In this episode, we are joined by Nicole Sunder, Director Health Plan Solution Design, PointClickCare and Paul Stout, Program Manager HIE Quality Improvement, Health Services at L.A. Care Health Plan to discuss the meaning of quality, what information is necessary to share to drive outcomes, what Alternative Payment Models mean for the healthcare ecosystem and much more.This episode is sponsored by PointClickCare.

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, joined the podcast to talk about his passion for expanding access to care, addressing healthcare inequities and reaching new members.For more episodes like this, tune in to Becker's payer Issues Podcast.

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, joined the podcast to talk about his passion for expanding access to care, addressing healthcare inequities and reaching new members.

This season, as we have followed L.A. Care Health Plan's journey building a payment integrity function from the ground up, we've seen them go from a few thousand in unsolicited recoveries to $131 million in overpayment avoidance and recoveries in just a few short years. That's a triumph by any measure. But if you've learned anything from the L.A. Care team, you might have guessed that isn't the pinnacle of their ambition. As they look back on how far they've come and look forward to their next challenge, they still have their focus firmly planted on a vision for a fully mature payment integrity function. In this episode, Shonnie Davis, Gladys Oswell and Erik Chase tell of how they're incorporating more of the organization and sharing their insights in order to shift more to overpayment prevention. Joined by Yaw Agyemang, Jeff McNeese, Dana Ryan and Andrew Walters of ClarisHealth who discuss the value of partnership, focused goals and starting small to achieve big gains. Guests: L.A. Care Health Plan: Shonnie Davis, Gladys Oswell, Erik Chase ClarisHealth: Yaw Agyemang, Jeff McNeese, Dana Ryan, Andrew Walters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/payment-integrity-podcast/message

On this edition of the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Oliver Brooks to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations in children. Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D. received his undergraduate degree in biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, graduating in three years. While at Morehouse, he received the Frederick E. Mapp Prize in Biology for excellence in biology. Dr. Brooks received his medical degree in 1981 from Howard University College of Medicine, where he was a summer instructor in biochemistry. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital-Oakland, where he practiced for four years before accepting a position at Watts Healthcare Corporation. Dr. Brooks is Chief Medical Officer and past Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Watts Healthcare Corporation in Los Angeles, California (CA) where he also serves as the Medical Director of the Jordan and Locke High School Wellness Centers. He is a Medical Director for L.A. Care Health Plan, one of the nation's largest Medicaid managed care plans whose mission is “to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents”. He holds staff appointments at Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, CA and at Martin Luther King Community Hospital in South Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Brooks is Immediate Past-Chairman of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, a consortium of 43 community health centers in the southern California area. Dr. Brooks is the immediate Past President of the National Medical Association (NMA), and has held several leadership positions within the NMA, including at the state and local level, as Past President of the Golden State (CA) Medical Association and Past President of the Miller-Lawrence Medical and Dental (local) Society. Dr. Brooks is a present Board member and Past President of the California Immunization Coalition and Chairman of the Immunize LA Families Coalition. He is a member of the national Leadership Panel for the Adolescent Immunization Initiative (AII), which advocated successfully for adding a column on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice's Center for Disease Prevention and Prevention (CDC) yearly vaccine recommendations in 2017. Dr. Brooks is often requested to speak to the media on issues related to immunizations and is a vocal and passionate advocate for reduced disparities in immunization rates among disadvantaged communities. He also is frequently asked to present to physicians and other medical groups on the science and the implementation perspective of vaccine utilization. In June 2020, Dr. Brooks asked to, and joined the ACIP COVID-19 Work Group discussing and making recommendations to the ACIP regarding (potential) COVID-19 vaccine prioritization. Dr. Brooks is a member of the Best Practices Leadership, of the Right Care University of Best Practices, a group dedicated to reducing heart disease in CA and nationally. His community service extends beyond health and wellness and includes serving as Past President of the Long Beach Museum of Art's Board of Trustees. Dr. Brooks has received numerous honors and awards; he was honored by the National Council of Negro Women, Long Beach CA for Outstanding Service to the Community and in 2017, he was the Wall of Excellence for Medicine awardee for Long Beach 2016 Black History Month. In 2019, Dr. Brooks was honored as one of the Top Blacks in Health Care by BlackDoctor.org. Dr. Brooks is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi and Sigma Pi Phi (the Boule) fraternities. He is married to his wife of 32 years, Lisa and has two children, Alana and Joseph.

On this edition of the Black Doctors Speak Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Oliver Brooks to discuss talking to black parents about the COVID-19 vaccination. Oliver Tate Brooks, M.D. received his undergraduate degree in biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, graduating in three years. While at Morehouse, he received the Frederick E. Mapp Prize in Biology for excellence in biology. Dr. Brooks received his medical degree in 1981 from Howard University College of Medicine, where he was a summer instructor in biochemistry. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital-Oakland, where he practiced for four years before accepting a position at Watts Healthcare Corporation. Dr. Brooks is Chief Medical Officer and past Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at Watts Healthcare Corporation in Los Angeles, California (CA) where he also serves as the Medical Director of the Jordan and Locke High School Wellness Centers. He is a Medical Director for L.A. Care Health Plan, one of the nation's largest Medicaid managed care plans whose mission is “to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents”. He holds staff appointments at Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, CA and at Martin Luther King Community Hospital in South Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Brooks is Immediate Past-Chairman of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, a consortium of 43 community health centers in the southern California area. Dr. Brooks is the immediate Past President of the National Medical Association (NMA), and has held several leadership positions within the NMA, including at the state and local level, as Past President of the Golden State (CA) Medical Association and Past President of the Miller-Lawrence Medical and Dental (local) Society. Dr. Brooks is a present Board member and Past President of the California Immunization Coalition and Chairman of the Immunize LA Families Coalition. He is a member of the national Leadership Panel for the Adolescent Immunization Initiative (AII), which advocated successfully for adding a column on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice's Center for Disease Prevention and Prevention (CDC) yearly vaccine recommendations in 2017. Dr. Brooks is often requested to speak to the media on issues related to immunizations and is a vocal and passionate advocate for reduced disparities in immunization rates among disadvantaged communities. He also is frequently asked to present to physicians and other medical groups on the science and the implementation perspective of vaccine utilization. In June 2020, Dr. Brooks asked to, and joined the ACIP COVID-19 Work Group discussing and making recommendations to the ACIP regarding (potential) COVID-19 vaccine prioritization. Dr. Brooks is a member of the Best Practices Leadership, of the Right Care University of Best Practices, a group dedicated to reducing heart disease in CA and nationally. His community service extends beyond health and wellness and includes serving as Past President of the Long Beach Museum of Art's Board of Trustees. Dr. Brooks has received numerous honors and awards; he was honored by the National Council of Negro Women, Long Beach CA for Outstanding Service to the Community and in 2017, he was the Wall of Excellence for Medicine awardee for Long Beach 2016 Black History Month. In 2019, Dr. Brooks was honored as one of the Top Blacks in Health Care by BlackDoctor.org. Dr. Brooks is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi and Sigma Pi Phi (the Boule) fraternities. He is married to his wife of 32 years, Lisa and has two children, Alana and Joseph.

As we've followed L.A. Care Health Plan's story of payment integrity transformation, they have discussed how important third-party service vendors have been to that journey - especially when combined with the efficiencies, oversight and transparency enabled by the program optimization capabilities in Pareo. But their ultimate goal will be familiar to most health plans. How can they do more overpayment detection and prevention with their own resources? In this episode, Erik Chase and Shonnie Davis tell of how they have combined technology, internal subject matter experts and outside analytics content to maximize the recoveries initiated by their own resources. Joined by Jeff McNeese, Cassie Bishop, Coy Page and Andrew Walters of ClarisHealth who discuss the value of the “outsource to insource” strategy and how health plans can engage in a non-traditional vendor relationship focused on root-cause remediation. Guests: L.A. Care: Erik Chase, Shonnie Davis ClarisHealth: Jeff McNeese, Cassie Bishop, Coy Page, Andrew Walters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/payment-integrity-podcast/message

One of the primary reasons health plans seek digital transformation is for its potential as a more reliable source of information and insights. L.A. Care Health Plan was no different, but the stakes were even higher. Because the payment integrity function was relatively new, they were under arguably greater pressure to increase visibility and definitively prove their value and impact. In this episode, Erik Chase, Gladys Oswell and Shonnie Davis tell of how their value and focus evolves over time as their function matures and how they're collaborating cross-functionally to share those insights via Pareo. Joined by Coy Page, Dana Ryan and Jeff McNeese of ClarisHealth who discuss the value of insights and analytics in a health plan's ability to measure the success of their strategy – and move their payment integrity program forward. Guests: L.A. Care: Erik Chase, Gladys Oswell, Shonnie Davis ClarisHealth: Coy Page, Dana Ryan, Jeff McNeese --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/payment-integrity-podcast/message

We can't tell the story of L.A. Care Health Plan's accelerated path to payment integrity results without talking about the efforts of services vendors. Even with their innovative strategies, this traditional approach has played a key role in allowing L.A. Care to quickly ramp up capacity. In this episode, Erik Chase and Shonnie Davis tell of how they added vendors, stacked to greatest effectiveness, to jumpstart innovation. And how Pareo helps them manage these relationships efficiently, with an eye toward optimizing value. From their point of view, win-win vendor and health plan relationships are made possible through setting big goals and improving transparency. Joined by Tara Dufrene of ClarisHealth as well as Jon Downie and Valerie Thompson of TREND Health Partners who provide a vendor perspective on this unique dynamic. Guests: L.A. Care: Erik Chase, Shonnie Davis; ClarisHealth: Tara Dufrene; TREND Health Partners: Jon Downie, Valerie Thompson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/payment-integrity-podcast/message

When the L.A. Care Health Plan payment integrity team looks at how far they've come in 4 short years, the differences are startling. Their early success made the case for the work they do. And the efficiencies created by Pareo allow them to go further, faster. In this episode, Gladys Oswell, Erik Chase and Shonnie Davis tell of their experiences scaling payment integrity results across the organization. Joined by Andrew Walters, Cassie Bishop, Jeff McNeese and Yaw Agyemang of ClarisHealth who tell of collaborating on new opportunities to push overpayments identification, recovery and prevention forward at L.A. Care. Guests: L.A. Care: Erik Chase, Shonnie Davis, Gladys Oswell ClarisHealth: Andrew Walters, Cassie Bishop, Jeff McNeese, Yaw Agyemang --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/payment-integrity-podcast/message

On their way to achieving an annual $131 million recovery rate, L.A. Care Health Plan had to build their team, onboard and manage vendors, and acquire a technology solution to enable their expansive vision. In this episode, Erik Chase, Shonnie Davis and Gladys Oswell tell of their payment integrity function's beginnings in 2017 and how they embraced the challenge by starting small to find early success. Joined by Jeff McNeese and Yaw Agyemang of ClarisHealth who tell of Pareo's origins as a vendor management technology solution that caught L.A. Care at just the right time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/payment-integrity-podcast/message

In the final week of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jayzen is pleased to welcome Dr. Ilan Shapiro to the show. Throughout his career, Dr. Shapiro has been an outspoken health advocate for the Hisapnic community and has worked tirelessly to create health policy that is both accurate and accessible. During and before the COVID-19 pandemic, he's been a featured commentator on CNN, NBC, Univision, Telemundo and EstrellaTV and other international channels to share critical evidence based information for the community. Currently, Dr. Shapiro serves as AltaMed's Medical Director of Health Education and Wellness, helping to create and implement programs and services that expand access to care and improve outcomes for the community. Early in his career, after graduating as Honorary Valedictorian with his medical degree, he worked for the Mexican Secretary of Health as the liaison between Mexico and the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Shapiro was recently recognized by the City of Los Angeles, the California State Assembly and the Los Angeles Times en Español as a one of the Héroes de la Pandemia. Guest Bio Ilan Shapiro, MD Medical Director, Health Education and Wellness, AltaMed Dr. Shapiro is a tireless advocate for health care equality, with a deep affinity for innovation and public health policy, especially relating to the Latino population. Currently, Dr. Shapiro serves as AltaMed's Medical Director of Health Education and Wellness, helping to create and implement programs and services that expand access to care and improve outcomes for the community. One of his biggest accomplishments at AltaMed has been the development of a dedicated AltaMed health and wellness facility. The center uses the latest technology, as well as traditional evidence-based principles and a hands-on approach, to teach members healthy habits relating to nutrition, fitness, and chronic condition management, a reflection of the combination of technology and innovation efforts to bridge new offerings for underserved communities. As part of his educational efforts, he has been featured on CNN, NBC, Univision, Telemundo and EstrellaTV and other international channels to share critical evidence based information for the community. After graduating as Honorary Valedictorian with his medical degree, he worked for the Mexican Secretary of Health as the liaison between Mexico and the World Health Organization (WHO). He has created binational public health programs to improve the health of Hispanic communities on both sides of the border. In 2011, he was invited to join the White House Hispanic Policy Group and help educate and raise awareness for the Affordable Care Act and continue serving as an Advisor for the Foreign Affairs and Health Mexican Ministries. Dr. Shapiro is also a recent recipient of the Othli Award, an honor presented by the Consul of Mexico to recognize individuals working to improve the lives of Mexican nationals living in the United States and abroad. In addition to his work at AltaMed, Dr. Shapiro serves on the Board of Governors at L.A. Care Health Plan. He currently acts as the regional director for the National Hispanic Medical Association. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand and the Career Breakthrough Mentoring program, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com

Welcome to a new season of the podcast from ClarisHealth, the leaders in innovative technology for health plans. Payment Integrity Perspectives is designed for health plan leaders and other influencers in and around healthcare who want to innovate. What to expect from the season: This season, we're following L.A. Care Health Plan who built a payment integrity function from the ground up – with a little help from advanced technology platform Pareo – and found incredible success in the process. Why you should listen: How can a health plan find the right partner, select the right technology, reduce their risk and navigate complexity so they can continue to successfully innovate and scale their efforts? L.A. Care's payment integrity experts tell all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/payment-integrity-podcast/message

The Nimoy family teams up with L.A. Care Health Plan to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations;  Star Trek guest actor Norman Lloyd has passed away at the age of 106; this week's virtual Star Trek events; and of course, the answer to this week's Trek trivia. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: https://www.dailystartreknews.com Email: info@dailystartreknews.com Twitter and Instagram: @dailytreknews

The Nimoy family teams up with L.A. Care Health Plan to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations;  Star Trek guest actor Norman Lloyd has passed away at the age of 106; this week’s virtual Star Trek events; and of course, the answer to this week’s Trek trivia. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: https://www.dailystartreknews.com Email: info@dailystartreknews.com Twitter and Instagram: @dailytreknews

John Baackes is Chief Executive Officer of L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation's largest publicly operated health plan serving more than two million Los Angeles County residents. In this episode, host Don Antonucci and John discuss the Medi-Cal landscape and how L.A. Care Health Plan is advancing its mission to make quality health care accessible to vulnerable populations. From measuring quality, recognizing provider performance, and building a pipeline of physicians to funding programs that support housing, recuperative care, and food insecurity, these are just some examples of how L.A. Care Health Plan is integrating social service delivery with health care to improve health outcomes.

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Sajid Ahmed is the Chief Information and Innovation Officer of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles. He is leading the new hospital's $70 million health information technology initiative and launching an innovation hub on the 42-acre MLK Medical Center Campus. Mr. Ahmed is a true innovator and pioneer in healthcare information systems. He has unparalleled experience in all aspects of using computer technology and web-based applications to deliver the best quality of medical care to patients, facilitate collaboration among multiple and diverse medical care providers and systems, and increase the efficiency of healthcare environments. He is also a highly respected consultant on innovation, and frequently lectures about entrepreneurism and information technology for healthcare environments. Mr. Ahmed was formerly the director of health information technology and innovation for L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation's largest public plan serving more than one million Los Angeles County residents through free or low-cost health insurance programs. He was responsible for coordinating, managing and integrating healthcare information technology and eHealth initiatives among multiple users and partners. This includes all medical care providers, community organizations, government agencies, vendors and other health information technologies. He served as vice chair of the organization's Technical Advisory Committee. One of his most significant contributions to L.A. Care is the creation of HITEC-LA (Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center for Los Angeles County) for electronic health record adoption and implementation for providers throughout L.A. County. Before leaving L.A. Care, Mr. Ahmed created and launched eConsult in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. eConsult is an innovative telehealth system that allows for virtual consultations and collaboration with specialists. As eConsult expands throughout California and accumulates thousands of end users, it is becoming a national model for the standard for care coordination and access to specialty care in the U.S. Prior to eConsult, Mr. Ahmed was the visionary behind SelfMD™; developed the ELICIT™ concept (emulating logical inferences of cognition and intuition theory), and was instrumental in getting the U.S. Military Medical Command to adopt advanced diagnostic technologies and electronic health records systems. He also served as co-chair on health IT committees for California's Health and Human Services Agency, helping to draft the state's $38.8 million Health Information Technology strategic plan. Mr. Ahmed has lectured at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Fielding School of Public Health, and as a guest lecturer at the California Institute of Technology (CalTech), University of Southern California (USC) and CalState LA. He was honored for his teaching at the USC Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, and also was a finalist for the Advanced Business League (ABL) Innovative Leadership Award on Healthcare. Currently he is an advisory board member of the California Health eQuality Initiative based at the University of California, Davis. Earlier this year he was lauded as CIO of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Chief Information & Innovations Officer, Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital, Healthcare Corporation Former Senior Director, Health Information Technology & Innovation for L.A. Care Health Plan Former Executive Director & Founder of HITEC-LA, LA County's Regional Extension Center for EHR Adoption Director, Safety Net eConsult Program for Los Angeles Former Interim Chief Information Officer, Healthcare First South LA - ACO 00:00 Artificial Intelligence as a Disruptor in Healthcare. 03:20 The definition of AI. 04:10 AI in 2017. 05:20 Deep Learning as a component of AI. 05:30 Backpropagation Learning. 07:05 What Artificial Intelligence adds to coding. 13:00 “If you have AI looking at Health Plan Data & EMRs, they'll be able to do predictive analytics.” 14:00 “Some systems that find themselves late to the game may find themselves behind the curve.” 15:15 Where AI fits into Healthcare. 17:20 ‘Augmented Intelligence' vs. Artificial Intelligence. 18:50 “How we introduce AI tools is really important.” 21:30 IBM and AI. 23:20 Other innovative companies using and implementing AI. 26:00 “You can disrupt.”