# Miami Healthcare Rethink Tech Tour

By Brian Urban · Published 2024-08-23 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> Healthcare leaders convene in Miami to reveal how social determinants are reshaping clinical strategies and technology investments

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- Healthcare leaders convene in Miami to reveal how social determinants are reshaping clinical strategies and technology investments

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In a dynamic shift toward integrating [social determinants of health](https://marketscale.com/industries/healthcare/bmc-social-impact/) (SDoH) into healthcare strategies, the ["Healthcare Rethink"](https://marketscale.com/shows/finthrive/) podcast embarks on a nationwide Tech Tour, beginning with a compelling session in Miami hosted by [Brian Urban](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-urban-8416b571/). This episode features a panel of eminent leaders: [**Mendel Erlenwein**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mendel-e/), the CEO of [**CareCo**](https://www.careco.co.uk/), [**Andrew Parker**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-parker-30904417/), the Founder & CEO of [**Papa**](https://www.papa.com/), [**Nebeyou Abebe**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nebeyouabebe/), the SVP, SDoH at [**Highmark Health**](https://www.highmarkhealth.org/hmk/index.shtml), and [**Eduardo Garcia**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-garcia-1a6b2730/), a noted expert in healthcare IT strategy.

This first stop on the Tech Tour examines the burgeoning field of social health technologies and their profound impact on healthcare delivery and patient-provider relationships. Amidst the backdrop of Papa's headquarters, these industry trailblazers explore the challenges and advancements in social healthcare, emphasizing the pivotal role of SDoH in shaping medical outcomes. They discuss Highmark Health's innovative approaches, such as their High-Performance Social Care Network, designed to enhance social care integration into healthcare systems.

The conversation underscores a significant trend: leadership investment in social health is not just burgeoning—it's essential for future healthcare models.

> Leadership investment in social health is not just burgeoning—it's essential for future healthcare models.

This shift aims to bridge the gap between clinical care and social services, promising a holistic approach to health that could redefine patient care standards nationwide.

Tags: Andrew Parker, Brian Urban, Eduardo Garcia, FinThrive, Healthcare Rethink podcast, Mendel Erlenwein, Nebeyou Abebe

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