Kristen McGovern, Partner at Sirona Strategies, will be a featured speaker at PrimaryCare25, the premier annual event hosted by Primary Care for America. Taking place on May 7, 2025, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, with a free virtual livestream, the event brings together top healthcare leaders to explore the future of primary care.
McGovern will join a distinguished panel to discuss the evolution of value-based care and the role of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) models in shaping the primary care landscape. Her insights will delve into the successes and challenges of CMMI initiatives, including the recently concluded Primary Care First (PCF) and Making Care Primary (MCP) models, and the implications for future healthcare delivery and payment reforms.
Joining McGovern on the panel are esteemed experts:
- Ipsita G Smolinski – Founder, Capitol Street (Moderator).
- Purva Rawal, PhD – Former Chief Strategy Officer at CMS Innovation Center at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Karthik Rao, MD – Chief Medical Officer, agilon health.
- Ruth Fisher Pollard – President & CEO, DC Primary Care Association.
The panel will explore how lessons from past and current CMMI models can inform the development of sustainable, patient-centered primary care systems. Topics will include multi-payer alignment and strategies to support primary care providers in transitioning to value-based care models.
PrimaryCare25 serves as a critical forum for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue on strengthening primary care infrastructure, workforce and exploring innovative care models. With the healthcare landscape continually evolving, this event offers valuable perspectives on aligning payment systems with quality outcomes.
For more information and to register for the livestream, visit PrimaryCare25.
