Andy Slavitt to Keynote Yale Innovation Summit’s Health Track, Focusing on Healthcare Transformation

New Haven, CT – March 15, 2026 – Andy Slavitt, former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and former White House Senior Advisor for the COVID-19 Response, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit’s Health Track. The summit, a leading event for healthcare leaders, investors, and innovators, will be held on campus and will focus on the evolving intersection of policy, reform, and innovation in American healthcare.

Slavitt to Discuss the Future of Healthcare with Dean Megan Ranney

Slavitt will engage in a keynote conversation with Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, Dean of the Yale School of Public Health. Their discussion will center on health system reform, policy leadership, and the critical role of innovation in addressing the challenges facing the U.S. Healthcare system. Slavitt has emphasized that healthcare innovation extends beyond new tools, focusing on building systems that effectively serve people when they need it most.

Health Track Overview: Innovation at Scale

The 2026 Health Track at the Yale Innovation Summit is designed to convene leaders exploring how advancements in technology, investment models, and care delivery approaches are reshaping health systems. The track will address the central question of how to translate these advances into stronger systems and expanded access to care for diverse populations.

Key Themes and Panels

Led by Kaakpema “KP” Yelpaala, Senior Fellow and Lecturer at the Yale School of Public Health and Inaugural Faculty Director of the Future of Health Innovation Hub, the Health Track will feature a series of panels and innovation showcases. Featured panels include:

• Investing in Smarter Health: Exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), workforce innovation, and health span.
• Innovating for Well-Being: Examining the role of technology, emotional intelligence, and mental health in improving overall wellness.
• The Next Era of Global Health Innovation in LMICs: Focusing on innovation within Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
• Yale New Haven Hospital AI Symposium: A showcase and awards ceremony highlighting cutting-edge AI applications in healthcare.

Attendees and Focus

The Health Track will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including founders, clinicians, policymakers, investors, and researchers. The summit aims to explore the intersection of emerging technologies, entrepreneurial leadership, and new models for improving health outcomes.

Resources

Learn more about the Health Track: https://ventures.yale.edu/news/andy-slavitt-keynote-2026-yale-innovation-summit-health-track

Register for the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit: https://lnkd.in/grGbtyZD