Value-Based Reimbursement
Tuesday, September 29
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (ET)
Session description coming soon
Andrea L. Clark
Director, Healthcare Economics
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Andrea Clark is a seasoned health economist and data scientist. As Director for Healthcare Economics at CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Andrea leads the team responsible for designing tools to accelerate and evaluate the adoption of integrated value-based payment models in oral health and advises the Institute’s analytics team on data acquisition, governance, and strategy. Prior to joining the Institute in 2023, Andrea consulted for many years to state Medicaid agencies and health insurance regulators. She lives with her family in Maine, where she enjoys walks, yoga and knitting in her spare time.
Dr. Carolyn Brown
Dental Director
The Health Plan of San Mateo
Carolyn Brown, DDS, MEd, is a healthcare executive, entrepreneur, and dental leader with extensive experience spanning public health, academia, innovation, and managed care. She currently serves as Dental Director for the Health Plan of San Mateo, an innovative local Medicaid health plan serving San Mateo County, California. In 2021, Dr. Brown co-founded Different Kind Inc., a dental patient experience software company focused on elevating the member voice, amplifying provider insights, and developing next-generation tools for dental payers and care delivery organizations. Dr. Brown earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland and holds a Master of Education degree, a certificate in dental education, and a certificate in Sustainable Capitalism and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She has served on the faculty of both the University of California, San Francisco and the University of the Pacific. Throughout her career, Dr. Brown has held leadership roles in public health dentistry, including service with the Indian Health Service, executive leadership of a large federally qualified health center, management of NIH-funded research initiatives, and the development of dental residency programs. She has also advised universities launching new dental schools and academic programs, with expertise in innovation, technology transfer, and strategic fundraising. A respected thought leader in the profession, Dr. Brown has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications, delivered over 400 professional presentations, and served on numerous national and state committees focused on advancing oral health care. She resides in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, with her family and remains active in several volunteer organizations.
Jeremy Jonckheere
Vice President Strategic Payor Partnerships
PDS Health
Jeremy Jonckheere’s work at PDS Health focuses on ways to grow new, profitable revenue and spans strategic partnerships, medical integration, insurance markets and enterprise strategy. Prior to his time with PDS, Jeremy held several positions at DaVita HealthCare Partners engaged on strategy, operations and government affairs. He also worked at BMO’s Investment Bank on the Diversified Industries division team. Jeremy holds an MBA in Finance, Marketing and Biotechnology from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management and an HBA from the University of Western Ontario, Richard Ivey School of Business. A former professional volleyball player and member of Canada’s National Team, Jeremy spends his time with his wife and son traveling central America and exploring Florida’s winter activities.
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