Join us at the OC IMPACT Conference, where the brightest minds in research, healthcare, and data science converge with industry leaders and decision-makers from the life sciences, medical device sectors, and hospitals. This is your chance to connect with top innovators, investors, and executives, expanding your network and engaging in meaningful discussions on cutting-edge innovations and their impact. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of a collaborative community driving the future of healthcare. Plus, contribute to and benefit from a comprehensive white paper capturing the conference's key insights and breakthroughs. Be a part of OC IMPACT and shape the future of healthcare! Â
Kevin Ban, M.D., is the former Executive Vice President and Global Chief Medical Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Serving Walgreens as Chief Medical Officer from January 2020 - January 2024, Dr. Ban played an integral role in leading the company’s national pandemic response and defining its healthcare strategy. He graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. in theology and later completed his M.D. from Georgetown’s School of Medicine. Dr. Ban completed two years of general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
After completing his residency training, Kevin joined Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians as an attending physician and was appointed to Harvard Medical School. He became the executive director of the Tuscan Emergency Medicine Initiative (TEMI)—an innovative project to develop emergency medicine as a training specialty in Tuscany, Italy where more than 900 physicians were certified during his tenure. He successfully built and led a team that launched Italy’s first pediatric trauma center. During his eight years working internationally on behalf of Harvard Medical International, Kevin learned how to manage large populations of patients to drive improved outcomes while decreasing the overall cost of care.
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In 2015, Kevin joined athenahealth, a healthcare technology company, to lead and expand its population health offering. He later became the company’s chief medical officer and worked with some of the nation’s largest healthcare systems.
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Early in his career, Kevin was an on-air healthcare analyst for the local ABC and FOX affiliates in New York and Boston, respectively. He is a regular guest of news and talk show programs and has appeared on The Today Show, MSNBC News, Morning Joe, Bloomberg TV and Good Morning America. He has contributed commentary and bylines to The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NPR, and The Washington Post.
PhD, Professor Emerita of Regulatory and Quality Sciences Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences - USC
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Former member of National Institutes of Health (NIH) Engineering Research partnership, NIH Bioengineering Research partnership and the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CSTI)
One of the key initiatives of this conference is the creation of a collaborative white paper, produced by experts from three leading hospital networks. This white paper will focus on a specific topics presented during the event, presenting a well-researched solution to a significant problems within our industry. Our goal is to highlight the collective knowledge and expertise of our community through comprehensive analysis and evidence.
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We are seeking your valuable input and collaboration in this endeavor. Your expertise and insights are crucial to ensure the white paper reflects the depth and breadth of our collective knowledge. By participating, you will help us demonstrate to the broader community that our recommendations are backed by trusted experts in the field.
How to Get Involved
To participate, please join us at the conference and submit your notes and insights through the website portal provided below. Additionally, we welcome your contributions in the form of data, case studies, or insights that can be included in the final document.
We believe that your participation will be instrumental in creating a white paper that not only persuades readers with its depth of analysis but also positions all contributors as trusted experts in our field.