“Today, Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan announced the initial core participants of the Deputy Secretary’s Innovation and Investment Summit (DSIIS) and December 18, 2018 as the date of the first meeting. As announced on September 19, 2018, the DSIIS will be a yearlong collaboration between healthcare innovation and investment professionals and HHS personnel who will meet quarterly to discuss the innovation and investment landscape within the healthcare sector, emerging opportunities, and the government’s role in facilitating more investment and accelerated innovation…”
“The following experienced leaders in digital health, life sciences, medical devices, payor organizations, provider organizations, and health technology investing and innovation have been selected as initial DSIIS core participants
- Anna Haghgooie – Managing Director, Sandbox Industries
- Annie Lamont – Managing Director, Oak HC/FT
- Anthony Davis – Co-Founder and President, Linden Partners
- Barry Uphoff – Founder and Managing Partner, Martis Capital
- Bill Geary – Co-Founder and Partner, Flare Capital
- Brian Thompson – CEO, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
- Dean Harrison – President and CEO, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
- Ezra Perlman – Co-President, Francisco Partners
- Jim Rogers – Chair, Department of Business Development, Mayo Clinic
- Matt Hermann – Senior Managing Director, Ascension Ventures
- Mo Makhzoumi – Head of Global Health, New Enterprise Associates
- Robbert Vorhoff – Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare, General Atlantic
- Scott Hilinski – Managing Director, Nautic Partners
- Stephen Kraus – Partner, Bessemer Ventures
- Todd Fruchterman – President/GM, 3M”
“This group will not be recommending or giving any direction on healthcare innovation and investments made by HHS. This group will collaborate with HHS in an open discussion over the coming year to compare perspectives, analyze the most promising opportunities, and identify barriers related to innovation and investment in healthcare. As previously announced, HHS will also bring in participants with subject matter expertise to provide additional perspectives during more focused discussions.” Read the full announcement here.
Source: HHS Deputy Secretary Hargan Announces DSIIS Participants and First Meeting Date – November 2018. HHS.
