Disrupt 2021: Tech & Healthcare Access - Cityblock, Carbon Health, Forward

The Need for Healthcare Transformation in the U.S.

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has unequivocally demonstrated the critical need for substantial changes within the U.S. healthcare system. A significant issue brought to light by the pandemic is the disparity in access to quality medical care.

However, indications suggest that the effects of COVID-19 may catalyze accessibility reforms, particularly those driven by technological advancements.

Disrupt 2021 Panel: Tech and Healthcare Access

We are pleased to announce a panel discussion at Disrupt 2021 featuring three prominent guests. These leaders will discuss how their companies are actively working to bridge the gaps in healthcare access.

The panelists include Toyin Ajayi, co-founder and Chief Health Officer of Cityblock Health; Eren Bali, co-founder and CEO of Carbon Health; and Adrian Aoun, CEO and co-founder of Forward.

Cityblock Health: Care for Complex Needs

Cityblock Health operates as a technology-focused healthcare provider specifically designed for communities facing complex health and social challenges.

Their primary objective is to establish a care model that is accessible and personalized, offering primary care, behavioral healthcare, and social services to members, with a particular focus on those utilizing Medicaid or eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.

Carbon Health: Accessible and Convenient Care

Carbon Health is dedicated to making high-quality healthcare universally accessible.

They facilitate this through same-day appointment scheduling, telehealth options, and prescription delivery, supported by collaborations with leading U.S. insurers and payers.

The company played a key role in vaccine distribution in California and continues to refine its modular healthcare delivery approach to serve communities with limited primary care access.

Forward: Proactive, Data-Driven Healthcare

Forward represents an independent healthcare system that integrates advanced technology with expert private physicians to deliver proactive and data-driven primary care.

Utilizing cutting-edge biometric data collection both in-clinic and at home, Forward aims to personalize care for each individual, achieving both scalability and a tailored experience.

The company also employs a direct-to-consumer, subscription-based model, which they believe circumvents some of the challenges associated with traditional insurance-based care.

Exploring Diverse Approaches to Healthcare Improvement

We anticipate a stimulating discussion exploring these distinct yet complementary approaches to healthcare.

All share the common goal of expanding access to a higher standard of care for a greater number of individuals.

Additional Disrupt 2021 Highlights

Throughout the three-day event, Seth Rogen, alongside Haneen Davies and Michael Mohr from Houseplant, will discuss the cannabis industry.

Uğur Şahin, co-founder and CEO of BioNTech, will provide insights into the future of mRNA technologies following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, will analyze the cryptocurrency market and his company’s recent direct listing.

Startup Battlefield and Event Details

Disrupt 2021 will also feature Startup Battlefield, a renowned competition that has propelled companies like Cloudflare and Dropbox to success.

Join Ajayi, Bali, Aoun, and over 10,000 other startup leaders at Disrupt 2021, taking place online from September 21-23.

The full Disrupt 2021 agenda is available here, with more speakers to be announced soon.

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