Moving Toward Value-Based Care in Oral Healthcare: Report-Out from a Working Group
Tuesday, September 29
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (ET)
With growing evidence linking oral health to broader health outcomes, the search for innovative, cost-responsible approaches to delivering and paying for oral health care is both timely and necessary. Medical reimbursement is increasingly driven by approaches other than fee for service, and many dental plans are introducing performance-based incentives into their reimbursement approaches.
This interactive session explores the activities undertaken by a working group of dental plans and DSOs incorporating oral health into the value-based, care based health care movement. The session will highlight a few of the promising initiatives underway, recap the value-based webinar series for plans and DSOs conducted over the last year, and present a proposed national template model for value-based incentives and reimbursement.
Dr. Carolyn Brown
Dental Director at 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 at 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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