Insights from HLTH 2024: Technology, Value-Based Care, and the Future of Health Innovation

Brian Overstreet, President & CEO at Arbital Health:

"HLTH was packed with forward-thinking companies, all looking to redefine healthcare as we know it. The amount of tech innovation was incredible—many conversations I had centered on how technology could transform patient care, from personalizing treatments to enhancing diagnostic capabilities. Value-Based Care (VBC) was another huge focus in my discussions; even those not yet active in VBC recognized its importance and expressed a clear urgency to move in that direction."

Jesica Freeman, Chief Product Officer at Arbital Health:

"I noticed a strong trend among digital health companies focused on solving big issues in patient screening and care in dementia, mental health, and cardiology medical devices. These specialty-focused companies are driving incredible innovation, but many need help with consulting or analytics to validate their actuarial assumptions and demonstrate ROI with payers, integrated provider networks, and at-home care. Real-time data and AI are hot topics right now, with nearly everyone eager to integrate these technologies into care delivery. The demand for accurate data and validated financial models is higher than ever, especially as healthcare continues to explore these cutting-edge solutions."

Tassanee Khouri, VP of Commercial at Arbital Health:

"I was struck by how much more attention financial metrics are receiving in outcomes-based contracts. Previously, providers were leaving financial measures as an afterthought, which opened them up to significant risk. It was a common theme with almost everyone I spoke to: VBC is the end goal, but without clear metrics upfront, providers are exposed to unintended financial consequences. This only reinforces how vital it is for the industry to make financial clarity and consistent outcomes central to any risk-based healthcare model."

Jiaming Wang, Senior Product Manager at Arbital Health:

"The industry is clearly moving toward value-based care, with a lot of providers showing interest in risk-based arrangements to improve patient outcomes. But a recurring issue came up in my conversations—many of these providers want to take on risk but don’t have effective ways to measure or manage it. This knowledge gap represents a big opportunity to support providers in adopting VBC with confidence. Seeing how committed everyone is to moving toward a data-driven, outcome-focused model made me excited to keep pushing the industry in that direction."