About this Event
Technology is evolving rapidly, and in the context of care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), these advancements offer powerful solutions to some of the field’s most persistent challenges. From closing care gaps and improving access, to enabling remote monitoring and driving treatment adherence, innovation is reshaping the future of behavioral health.1
Steven Remillard, Manager, Market Policy, at Highmark, a Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated organization, and Sharon Hicks, MBA, MSW, former Chief Operating Officer for Community Care Behavioral Health, UPMC’s managed behavioral health organization, held a strategic discussion on the technologies that are already transforming care, and those with the highest potential to impact outcomes and cost, for the SMI population.
Designed for executive-level health plan decision-makers and policymakers, this webinar examined the intersection of digital health solutions, improved care coordination, and cost containment strategies for high-acuity populations.
Reference: 1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2024, August). Technology and the future of Mental Health Treatment. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/technology-and-the-future-of-mental-health-treatment
Featuring
Steven Remillard, Advisory Board Member, OPEN MINDS*
Mr. Steven Remillard brings over 25 years of experience in the health and human service field, to the OPEN MINDS Consulting Practice. He currently serves as Manager, Market Policy, at Highmark. His areas of expertise include value-based purchasing, integrated care programming, HEDIS measurement, data-driven organizational development, and social determinants of health.
Prior to joining Highmark, Mr. Remillard served as a Senior Associate for OPEN MINDS, where he led strategic planning and value-based reimbursement projects.
Sharon Hicks, MBA, MSW, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS*
Sharon Hicks, MBA, MSW, has more than 35 years of experience in the health and human service field. She has extensive expertise and a wide range of experience in health plan management, clinical operations management, and technology. A recognized thought leader among her peers, Ms. Hicks is a regular keynote speaker at industry conferences and association meetings, as well as an author of hundreds of articles and resources for professionals in both clinical and executive roles.
Prior to joining OPEN MINDS, Ms. Hicks spent decades in a number of executive positions within the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) system. She served as the Chief Operating Officer for Community Care Behavioral Health, UPMC’s managed behavioral health organization responsible for $800 million in annual revenue.
Matt K. John, PharmD, MBA, Managed Market Liaison, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.*
Matt is a Managed Market Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, covering the US North Central region. Matt earned his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma, followed by a Master in Business Administration.
Prior to joining Otsuka, Matt held various clinical & leadership roles at Optum Rx, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. He has an extensive background in managed care supporting Medicare, Commercial, and Medicaid lines of business. His areas of expertise include utilization management, prior authorization, formulary strategy, and clinical capability.
*Steven Remillard and Sharon Hicks are paid consultants of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI). Dr. Matt K. John is an employee of OAPI.
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