In Part Two of our special HLTH 2025 series, Bright Spots in Healthcare host Eric Glazer continues his conversation with Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, to explore how the event has become a true growth engine for healthcare solution providers.

Rich shares why HLTH is more than a conference - it’s a platform intentionally designed to foster meaningful connections, drive measurable ROI, and accelerate innovation across the ecosystem. He breaks down how Market Connect and Investor Connect differ from traditional conference networking, best practices for making the most of those high-value 15-minute meetings, and strategies for effective follow-up that turn introductions into lasting partnerships.

You’ll also hear how HLTH creates an environment that blends serious business with immersive, memorable experiences ensuring that startups, investors, payers, and providers leave with actionable opportunities.

With HLTH 2025 taking place October 19–22 in Las Vegas, this episode is a must-listen for solution providers and innovators looking to maximize their presence and impact at the year’s most influential healthcare event.

Resources:

Take a look at what’s in store at HLTH 2025 - https://hlth.com/events/usa

Attend HLTH using discount code H25_BSV for $250 off the General Attendee ticket - https://hlth.com/events/usa/register/

Partner with Bright Spots Ventures:
If you are interested in speaking with the Bright Spots Ventures team to brainstorm how we can help you grow your business via content and relationships, email hkrish@brightspotsventures.com

About Bright Spots Ventures:

Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation.

We help healthcare leaders discover what’s working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the “bright spots” in healthcare, proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com.

In this first episode of a special two-part series, Bright Spots in Healthcare host Eric Glazer sits down with Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, to explore how one of the most influential healthcare events in the world continues to evolve.

With HLTH 2025 taking place this October 19–22 in Las Vegas, Rich reveals what’s new this year—from immersive zones on AI and diagnostics, to physician and nurse engagement programs, to the expanded startup pavilions and Investor Connect opportunities. He also shares a blueprint for payers, providers, pharma, and innovators on how to get the most value out of their time at HLTH, including can’t-miss sessions, networking strategies, and hidden gems across the show floor.

Whether you’re a health plan executive, provider leader, startup founder, or healthcare innovator, this episode offers a practical guide to navigating HLTH 2025 and turning conversations into action.

Stay tuned for Part Two, where the discussion shifts to how HLTH serves as a growth engine for solution providers.

Resources:

Take a look at what’s in store at HLTH 2025 - https://hlth.com/events/usa

Attend HLTH using discount code H25_BSV for $250 off the General Attendee ticket - https://hlth.com/events/usa/register/

Partner with Bright Spots Ventures:
If you are interested in speaking with the Bright Spots Ventures team to brainstorm how we can help you grow your business via content and relationships, email hkrish@brightspotsventures.com

About Bright Spots Ventures:

Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation.

We help healthcare leaders discover what’s working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the “bright spots” in healthcare, proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com.

In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, we explore The Next Frontier in Self-Funded Benefits. Don Antonucci, CEO of Providence Health Plan and Ali Diab, CEO of Collective Health share how their new partnership is reshaping the employer-sponsored benefits landscape.

The conversation dives into:

• Why aligning provider and member needs is essential for a truly seamless healthcare experience

• How transparency and simplicity can unlock smarter healthcare decisions

• The role of innovation and technology in reducing complexity for both employers and employees

• How strategic partnerships can accelerate growth and deliver more affordable, high-quality care

This discussion offers practical insights for health plans, employers, and healthcare leaders looking to design benefits that drive satisfaction, savings, and long-term success.

Panelist Bios:
https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/the-next-frontier-in-self-funded-benefits-inside-providence-health-plans-new-partnership-with-collective-health/

Resources & References

• Start with Why by Simon Sinek (Book) - https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/
  
  

• How Great Leaders Inspire Action – TED Talk by Simon Sinek - https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action
  
  

• Healthcare Models to Explore:

• • Kaiser Permanente (U.S.) – cited as effective at integrating coverage and care into one user experience

  • Israel – highlighted as having a national health service with user-friendly, electronic front doors for care and transparency in costs

  • Japan – also noted for its efficient, transparent national health service with easy access and clear financial responsibility for patients
    
    

Partner with Bright Spots Ventures:
If you are interested in speaking with the Bright Spots Ventures team to brainstorm how we can help you grow your business via content and relationships, email hkrish@brightspotsventures.com

About Bright Spots Ventures:

Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation.

We help healthcare leaders discover what’s working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the “bright spots” in healthcare, proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com.