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The Rising Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health

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Sari Kaganoff
Sari Kaganoff
Sari Kaganoff
General Manager, Consulting @ Rock Health

Sari Kaganoff is the General Manager of Consulting at Rock Health, a digital health focused venture fund and advisory business, where she advises companies on digital health strategy and innovation. 

Sari joined Rock Health after 7 years at McKinsey & Company, where she co-led McKinsey’s Health Tech Network, a network of startups innovating in healthcare. She also co-led the Patient Experience Domain, working with life science and healthcare companies to improve patient experience using digital, data, and analytics. While at McKinsey, Sari published several articles on digital health and patient adherence, as well as co-authoring an e-book with Google.

Sari received an MBA with honors from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Prior to her MBA she worked at a healthcare startup and at a fintech startup. She received her undergraduate degree in Technology and Communications from Michlalah Jerusalem College. 

Sari lives with her family in Puerto Rico

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Sari Kaganoff is the General Manager of Consulting at Rock Health, a digital health focused venture fund and advisory business, where she advises companies on digital health strategy and innovation. 

Sari joined Rock Health after 7 years at McKinsey & Company, where she co-led McKinsey’s Health Tech Network, a network of startups innovating in healthcare. She also co-led the Patient Experience Domain, working with life science and healthcare companies to improve patient experience using digital, data, and analytics. While at McKinsey, Sari published several articles on digital health and patient adherence, as well as co-authoring an e-book with Google.

Sari received an MBA with honors from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Prior to her MBA she worked at a healthcare startup and at a fintech startup. She received her undergraduate degree in Technology and Communications from Michlalah Jerusalem College. 

Sari lives with her family in Puerto Rico

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Nick Stefanizzi
Nick Stefanizzi
Nick Stefanizzi
CEO, Northwell Direct @ Northwell Health

Nick Stefanizzi is the CEO of Northwell Direct, where he is responsible for the strategy, operations, growth and financial performance of Northwell Health’s direct-to-employer organization.Prior to joining Northwell Direct, Mr. Stefanizzi served as chief administrative officer and interim CEO of Formativ Health, a for-profit joint-venture aimed at enhancing the patient and provider experience of and access to health care. Started in 2016, Formativ grew to over $40M in revenue, 450 employees, 1,200 providers served and over 2 million patient contacts annually.Prior to Formativ, Mr. Stefanizzi spent over eight years in various roles within Northwell Health, including assistant vice president for HR innovation and organizational effectiveness, responsible for talent management (assessment, succession, performance and engagement), culture, mergers and acquisitions, and emergency preparedness. He also oversaw the HR technology function.Prior to this role, Mr. Stefanizzi served as director of management services for the health system’s ambulatory network of over 450 physician offices and ambulatory locations, where he was responsible for the direct development, coordination and administration of central administrative services, such as real estate and facility services, supply chain, biomedical engineering, security, and emergency preparedness, as well as the operational oversight and integration of the health system’s network of clinical joint ventures. Mr. Stefanizzi also served as the chief of staff for the health system’s chief information officer.Mr. Stefanizzi received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Boston University and his MBA in Healthcare Administration from Hofstra University. He has previously served as chair of the Board of Directors of the International Model United Nations Association, a nonprofit organization focused on providing global issues education to high school students across the international community.

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Nick Stefanizzi is the CEO of Northwell Direct, where he is responsible for the strategy, operations, growth and financial performance of Northwell Health’s direct-to-employer organization.Prior to joining Northwell Direct, Mr. Stefanizzi served as chief administrative officer and interim CEO of Formativ Health, a for-profit joint-venture aimed at enhancing the patient and provider experience of and access to health care. Started in 2016, Formativ grew to over $40M in revenue, 450 employees, 1,200 providers served and over 2 million patient contacts annually.Prior to Formativ, Mr. Stefanizzi spent over eight years in various roles within Northwell Health, including assistant vice president for HR innovation and organizational effectiveness, responsible for talent management (assessment, succession, performance and engagement), culture, mergers and acquisitions, and emergency preparedness. He also oversaw the HR technology function.Prior to this role, Mr. Stefanizzi served as director of management services for the health system’s ambulatory network of over 450 physician offices and ambulatory locations, where he was responsible for the direct development, coordination and administration of central administrative services, such as real estate and facility services, supply chain, biomedical engineering, security, and emergency preparedness, as well as the operational oversight and integration of the health system’s network of clinical joint ventures. Mr. Stefanizzi also served as the chief of staff for the health system’s chief information officer.Mr. Stefanizzi received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Boston University and his MBA in Healthcare Administration from Hofstra University. He has previously served as chair of the Board of Directors of the International Model United Nations Association, a nonprofit organization focused on providing global issues education to high school students across the international community.

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Snezana Mahon, Pharm.D.
Snezana Mahon, Pharm.D.
Snezana Mahon, Pharm.D.
Chief Operating Officer @ Transcarent

Snezana Mahon is Chief Operating Officer of Transcarent, leading the company’s operational functions, and product development. She brings over 15 years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry including pharmacy benefit management, product development & management, Government Programs, vertical & horizontal enterprise integrations, clinical innovation and operational excellence.  At Express Scripts, Snezana held various leadership and management positions within the Clinical Product and Government Programs organization. Most recently as Vice President and General Manager Evernorth Care Solutions, she was responsible for all clinical initiatives and utilization management programs that help make the use of prescription medications safer, more affordable and more accessible for patients and payers. Previously, Snezana was Senior Director of Medicare strategy, where she guided Medicare Advantage and Part D plans on CMS guidelines, regulations and Star Ratings requirements.  Snezana is a registered pharmacist and holds a doctorate in pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Her earlier retail pharmacy career included positions with Walgreen Company. Snezana speaks at a wide array of healthcare forums and has been published in journals including Managed Healthcare Executive and Fierce Health Care.  

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Snezana Mahon is Chief Operating Officer of Transcarent, leading the company’s operational functions, and product development. She brings over 15 years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry including pharmacy benefit management, product development & management, Government Programs, vertical & horizontal enterprise integrations, clinical innovation and operational excellence.  At Express Scripts, Snezana held various leadership and management positions within the Clinical Product and Government Programs organization. Most recently as Vice President and General Manager Evernorth Care Solutions, she was responsible for all clinical initiatives and utilization management programs that help make the use of prescription medications safer, more affordable and more accessible for patients and payers. Previously, Snezana was Senior Director of Medicare strategy, where she guided Medicare Advantage and Part D plans on CMS guidelines, regulations and Star Ratings requirements.  Snezana is a registered pharmacist and holds a doctorate in pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Her earlier retail pharmacy career included positions with Walgreen Company. Snezana speaks at a wide array of healthcare forums and has been published in journals including Managed Healthcare Executive and Fierce Health Care.  

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Jennifer Danielson
Jennifer Danielson
Jennifer Danielson
Chief Growth Officer @ Collective Health

Jennifer Danielson serves as Chief Growth Officer at Collective Health, an integrated health benefits platform that enables employees and their families to better understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. Danielson leads the strategic direction, growth, and success of Collective Health in the market. As a passionate advocate and change agent in the healthcare space, she shares Collective Health’s vision of a healthcare system that is as easy to use as the internet. Danielson is a seasoned expert in the healthcare space, bringing over 25 years of working in leadership with organizations like Cambia Health Solutions and Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Utah to her current role. Her expertise lies in leading teams for growth, external collaboration, and influence. Danielson started her career in corporate law before shifting her focus to policy, competitive strategy, growth, and seeking the changes necessary in health care to make it work better for all of us. Danielson earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Utah and a J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. She serves as the Chair of the Board for Friends of the Children, Utah, and frequently works with organizations that mentor young women.

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Jennifer Danielson serves as Chief Growth Officer at Collective Health, an integrated health benefits platform that enables employees and their families to better understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. Danielson leads the strategic direction, growth, and success of Collective Health in the market. As a passionate advocate and change agent in the healthcare space, she shares Collective Health’s vision of a healthcare system that is as easy to use as the internet. Danielson is a seasoned expert in the healthcare space, bringing over 25 years of working in leadership with organizations like Cambia Health Solutions and Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Utah to her current role. Her expertise lies in leading teams for growth, external collaboration, and influence. Danielson started her career in corporate law before shifting her focus to policy, competitive strategy, growth, and seeking the changes necessary in health care to make it work better for all of us. Danielson earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Utah and a J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. She serves as the Chair of the Board for Friends of the Children, Utah, and frequently works with organizations that mentor young women.

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Anisha Sood
Anisha Sood
Anisha Sood
Chief Financial and Strategy Officer @ First Choice Health

Anisha Sood is the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer for First Choice Health (FCH) and has 20+ years of experience across the healthcare industry. Anisha joined FCH in 2019 and oversees finance and strategy leading the development of FCH’s growth strategy, key partnerships and corporate development initiatives. Prior to joining FCH, Anisha was a partner at health care investment firm Echo Health Ventures, a collaboration between two regional Blues plans, leading venture capital investments in early stage healthcare tech and services companies. Anisha has also been a vice president of health care investment banking at Credit Suisse and started her career as a consultant with Accenture in their health and life sciences practice.

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Anisha Sood is the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer for First Choice Health (FCH) and has 20+ years of experience across the healthcare industry. Anisha joined FCH in 2019 and oversees finance and strategy leading the development of FCH’s growth strategy, key partnerships and corporate development initiatives. Prior to joining FCH, Anisha was a partner at health care investment firm Echo Health Ventures, a collaboration between two regional Blues plans, leading venture capital investments in early stage healthcare tech and services companies. Anisha has also been a vice president of health care investment banking at Credit Suisse and started her career as a consultant with Accenture in their health and life sciences practice.

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