Author name: Ryan Bengtson

Imagine this: You’re the CIO of a large health system attending a monthly leadership meeting, and first on the agenda, the CEO announces a goal of measuring the impact of your health system’s value-based care (VBC) initiatives across the enterprise.  As the head of digital innovation, all eyes turn to you to recommend VBC software […]

As I write this, I’m returning home from the Health Management Academy’s Fall 2024 Consumer Collaborative; departing after consecutive days of 112-degree heat in Phoenix and heading directly into Hurricane Helene as it dissipates over Georgia. Despite the weather and related travel challenges, I love coming to these events because unlike large industry conferences and

I’m heading home after a few days in San Diego at the AHA Leadership Summit, or at least I’m trying to. Like many others, my journey began with flight delays and cancellations related to Microsoft, CrowdStrike, and blue screens of death.  On my return, almost a week after the initial IT outage, my airline still

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation fueled by advancements in digital technology. One motivation behind these advancements is the increased willingness of healthcare providers to adopt innovative solutions that enable their shift towards value-based care and population health management. This paradigm shift emphasizes the quality of care delivered and focuses on proactive measures

By Ryan Bengtson, President & COO I recently attended a three-day collaborative hosted by the Health Management Academy focused on trends and advancements in consumer-centric care. Even 3+ years after the pandemic, it is still remarkably invigorating to attend these types of in-person events, and to see the energy and passion that so many individuals