Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, MD, brings a rare and deeply credible perspective to modern healthcare—one shaped by decades inside the system she now seeks to improve. Trained at Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins, she spent more than 20 years as a preventive cardiologist working on the front lines of cardiovascular care. Her clinical expertise spans thousands of patients, countless prescriptions, and a firsthand understanding of how the traditional model excels at managing disease—but often falls short of restoring health.

At HealthIMPACT Forum NYC, Dr. Rasu Shrestha of Advocate Health shared how the nation’s largest hospital-at-home program is rewriting the future of healthcare — moving care beyond hospital walls into homes and communities. From pandemic-born innovation to a person-centered, digitally connected care model, this borderless approach is delivering better outcomes at lower costs while reimagining what modern healthcare can be.

Dr. Sejal Hathi, Director of the Oregon Health Authority, shares her journey from battling chronic illness to shaping groundbreaking healthcare policies. From revolutionizing Medicaid to integrating social determinants like housing and nutrition, Oregon’s approach is setting the bar for health equity. Dr. Hathi’s insights on the intersection of technology and healthcare delivery highlight how the state is making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective for all.

In this article, we explore how generative AI is unlocking solutions for rare diseases. By accelerating drug discovery and enabling personalized treatment, AI is transforming healthcare for underserved patient populations. Advanced data analytics play a crucial role in addressing the complexities of diagnosing and treating rare conditions, providing new pathways for effective solutions and improving patient outcomes.