Killing the Clipboard: How CMS, CARIN, and the Private Sector Are Transforming Healthcare

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Kristen Valdes founder and CEO of b.well, and Ryan Howells from Leavitt Partners for a lively and insightful conversation about the future of digital healthcare. This discussion dives into not only the policies and programs making headlines but also the practical, on-the-ground changes needed to make healthcare more connected, accessible, and patient-centered.

Together, they unpack some of the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now, including:

• The latest updates from CMS on modernizing digital healthcare

• b.well’s transition to becoming a CMS-aligned network

• CARIN Alliance’s accomplishments and bold vision for what’s ahead

• National initiatives shaping the healthcare landscape—and what they mean for patients, providers, and innovators

• How organizations can work alongside TEFCA

• The three key steps needed to finally “kill the clipboard”

• The critical role of the private sector in advancing progress

A Little About Kristen:

Kristen Valdes is the founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health. She is a transformative force in today’s healthcare marketplace, spearheading the conversation on how empowering consumers can transform healthcare delivery. Kristen is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years in the industry and has dedicated her life to pioneering inventive solutions. This quest has been largely driven by her powerful personal story as the mother of a child suffering from a significant autoimmune disorder.

A Little About Ryan:

Ryan Howells is a nationally recognized expert in digital health policy and interoperability. Based in Leavitt Partners’ Washington, D.C. office, he collaborates with the private sector, the White House, Congress, HHS, and the VHA to improve health care nationwide.