Activating Whole Health: A Food as Medicine Discussion
CarelonRx Connects
What you'll learn
Recognizing that 80% of health is influenced by factors outside traditional healthcare settings, our comprehensive whole health approach considers not only traditional physical factors but also behavioral and social factors.
Food can be a powerful solution to prevention, management, or treatment of chronic diet-related diseases. This upcoming webinar will delve into the strategic integration of Food as Medicine (FAM) to enhance whole health outcomes.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into fostering healthier lifestyles through synergy of nutritious food within traditional healthcare. This webinar is tailored for employers and brokers dedicated to optimizing plan performance, advancing population health, and implementing cost-effective solutions to bolster workforce well-being and productivity.
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Our speaker
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Kofi Essel, MD, MPH
Food as Medicine Director, Elevance Health
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Liz Hall and her staff work closely with business unit leaders and senior executives and internal subject matter experts to develop enterprise positions on federal and state legislation as well as federal regulations related to our core business. They also represent the company’s positions to the Administration, and national organizations representing consumer advocates, providers, and employers, including the National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities.
Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP is the inaugural Food as Medicine Director at Elevance Health. He leads innovative strategies to address diet-related chronic diseases and social risks through novel food interventions.
A board-certified community pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital and Clinical Associate Professor at George Washington University (GWU), Dr. Essel has focused his career on health disparities, public health training, and community engagement. He previously directed the GWU Culinary Medicine Program and is nationally recognized for his work addressing food insecurity and nutrition-related disease.
An award-winning author and speaker, Dr. Essel is widely published and regularly featured in media. He holds leadership roles with the National Academies, Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Partnership for a Healthier America. He earned his B.S. from Emory and M.D./M.P.H. from GWU.
Hani Sefain
Pharma Contracting Director
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Hani Sefain, Pharm.D., MBA, currently serves as the Pharma Contracting Director at CarelonRx, a pharmacy benefit management company affiliated with Elevance Health, who is committed to improving healthcare systems and the member care they deliver. He oversees pharmaceutical trade relations and contracting strategies.
Jay Visaria
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Jay Visaria leads a team at Carelon Research that develops real-world evidence collaboratively with CarelonRx. He has sixteen years of experience in the development, conduct, and oversight of health outcomes research studies and research programs covering numerous therapeutic areas, and disease states.
Looking ahead
Our upcoming webinar will delve into the strategic integration of Food as Medicine (FAM) to enhance whole health outcomes. Attendees will gain actionable insights into fostering healthier lifestyles through synergy of nutritious food within traditional healthcare.
Activating Whole Health: A Food as Medicine Discussion
Wednesday, September 17
2:00 PM EST
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FAQs
What does CarelonRx do?
CarelonRx is a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) with a whole-health focus. This means we manage the pharmacy portion of healthcare benefits. Since we were launched by one of the nation’s largest health organizations, we have a deep understanding of both pharmacy and medical insights. This expertise helps us drive better health outcomes, lower costs, and simplify pharmacy experiences.
How do I learn more about CarelonRx?
You can learn more about CarelonRx on our website, carelonrx.com, or by contacting us at carelonrxwebinars@carelon.com.
Who should attend this webinar?
This webinar is for brokers, consultants, benefits administrators (TPAs, employers, and labor/trust) who want to learn more about pharmacy opportunities and industry trends. These insights will empower you with the knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving marketplace.
How much do the webinars cost?
Our webinars are free to attend.
What do I need to participate?
You will need a computer with an internet connection, the Google Chrome browser, and speakers or a phone.
How long is the session?
The webinar will be up to one hour.
How do I log into the webinar?
You will receive an email that confirms your registration, as well as a reminder email the day before the webinar, and a final email an hour before the webinar starts. For the best experience, please use Google Chrome.
Do I need to mute myself on the webinar?
We’ll take care of that for you. As an attendee, you are automatically muted.
Will this webinar be recorded? Will the recording be shared after the event?
Yes, we will record the webinar and share it on our Content Library after the event. You can register for our Content Library at carelonrxconnects.com/register.
Once you are registered, visit the Content Library on ON24, https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/4639346/carelonrx-connects-content-library. This site is best viewed in Google Chrome. You may be asked to enter your email address one more time.
What is the Content Library?
The CarelonRx Content Library is one place to watch past webinar recordings, view e-books and other valuable information. To register for the Content Library, visit carelonrxconnects.com/register.
Once you are registered, visit the Content Library on ON24, https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/4639346/carelonrx-connects-content-library. This site is best viewed in Google Chrome. You may be asked to enter your email address one more time.
What other webinars are planned for the series?
More webinars are planned for 2025. As dates and content are finalized, we will share more information. You can suggest a future topic by completing the survey within any of our webinars, or by emailing us at carelonrxwebinars@carelon.com.
Question not answered here?
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