Women Events @HLTH 2022

Across 100+ engaging and thought-provoking sessions, the HLTH 2022 Agenda is a 4-day jam-packed program that will generate transformative ideas in an experiential setting designed to inspire.

HIT Like a Girl Pod is excited to announce that we will be prominently positioned in the Impact Pavilion in area 1440 at HLTH in Las Vegas from November 14 - 16th. That's right ALL DAY for 3 STRAIGHT DAYS! We have an exclusive podcast booth in formal collaboration with HLTH and will be talking with many women guests.

We like to focus on the sessions pertaining to women and women’s health, so here’s what’s on the agenda. We’ll update as more events are announced.

Sunday | Nov. 13

  • 3:30 - 4:10 pm - HLTH’s 4 under 40 | The Garden Stage

  • Meet Founders who dared to think differently. Determined to transform the historically antiquated healthcare system, these pioneers are making waves in their respective fields by implementing unique solutions to tackle huge challenges in women’s health, senior loneliness, virtual care, and chronic disease, even when the odds of success were against them. They are proof that the next generation of health leaders will leave an indelible mark with their sheer passion, grit, and technological savviness. Inspiring all founders to not be intimidated by the resumes of those who came before them, age is truly just a number. This is the HLTH 4 under 40.

Monday | Nov. 14

  • 7 - 8 am | Power Coffee. Women’s Health Innovation. | Hosted by Kate Liebelt

  • As women leaders in healthcare, we have a unique opportunity to influence innovation in women's health. Let's meet at HLTH on Monday, Nov. 14!

  • 10:10 - 10:30 am | Women at HLTH Impact Program: Mission Critical partnership to close the maternal healthcare gap | The Impact Stage

  • More than one-half of pregnancy-related mortality in the United States occurs in the 12-month postpartum period, and unfortunately, that number rises when looking at the BIPOC community. There is urgency for the broader healthcare ecosystem to partner and address these maternal health disparities head-on – from the Government to technology companies and healthcare providers – and collaborate to find new ways to connect women with the care they need. Join experts from PointClickCare, CyncHealth, and the US Department of Health and Human Services for a fireside discussion about the postpartum care program in Nebraska and the critical role technology plays in addressing the significant and persistent racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health.

  • 11:50 - 12:30 pm | Women are Healthcare | The Gallery Stage

  • Women are the caregivers, the mothers, the nurses, the physicians, the teachers, women are healthcare. 2022 has been a watershed year for women’s health. With bans put on women’s bodies, bodily autonomy taken away overnight, shortages impacting tampons to baby formula, and our maternal mortality rate continues to climb, we are fed up. From incumbents to startups, there are a plethora of organizations out there with trailblazing missions looking to change this narrative for future generations. Join five incredible women leaders to candidly discuss this pivotal time in women’s health.

  • 12 - 2 pm | Women at HLTH Luncheon | The Cinima Stage

  • Come early to the Cinema Stage to grab a seat for the perennially popular Women at HLTH Luncheon. This year’s event will focus on women as the ultimate brokers of a gender-equitable future. Hear from investors focused on the needs of women and girls, get to know winners of IGNITE Healthcare Network’s pitch competition, and commit to wielding your economic, professional, and social influence on behalf of women and gender minorities. Includes luncheon, program, and networking.

  • 2 - 2:20 pm | Practical ways to deliver health innovations to all | The Impact Stage

  • Science is delivering amazing innovations, but these are not benefiting enough people. In a 2022 ZS study of 4,000 U.S. consumers, half said, “The healthcare system doesn’t care about people like me.” Outcomes can differ dramatically along lines of race, sex, and socioeconomics—for example, Black women are 42% more likely than white women to die of breast cancer. To create a more equitable future, it isn’t groundbreaking science we lack—it’s connected pathways and creative adaptations of innovation to ensure clear value and better access. In this session, health plan execs and life sciences leaders will hear practical advice to help prioritize efforts, adapt services, and connect with providers and industry partners to reach more people and improve health outcomes for all.

  • 2:50 - 3 pm | Not Niche: Why the future of health & benefits needs to include a female focus | The Impact Stage

  • The US has the worst maternity outcomes out of any developed nation. The maternal mortality rate has risen to 23.8%, and it’s worse for Black women, who are 3 times more likely to die in childbirth. In this session, Ovia Health's Chief Growth Officer will explain how employers, the healthcare industry, and payers can invest in women’s health to improve outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and improve retention for working women and parents throughout the US.

Tuesday | Nov. 15

  • 4:05 pm - 4:15 pm | Transforming the CEO Role to Attract More Women | The Impact Stage

  • Every career path has its twists and turns, especially for women seeking leadership and C-suite roles.

    Korn Ferry has followed up their groundbreaking 2017 research by recently interviewing women CEOs from Citigroup Inc., CVS Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance, IBM, and more to find out what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what organizations need to do to continue making progress.

    Learn why many women aren’t actively seeking and stepping into the CEO role as well as how those who are in the position are transforming it and join Ms. Bell as she provides advice for organizations and women on how to identify and foster leadership opportunities for all.

  • 4:20 - 5 pm | Announcement from Alpha Medical, etc. | The Newsroom Stage

  • Join the movement to make women’s health and gender-competent care the new normal in healthcare with Gloria Lau, cofounder, and CEO of Alpha

  • 5 - 5:20 pm | In Full Health: Helping All of Us Commit to Equitable Innovation | The Impact Stage

  • Equity in health innovation moves toward a future by prioritizing investment in health solutions developed by, with, and for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other communities of color; women; LGBTQ+ communities; communities with disabilities; communities with low wealth; rural communities; and other communities historically marginalized by the health industry. Those experiencing or most proximate to people with the greatest burden and difficulties in maintaining health and well-being often can imagine, contribute, and createthe most relevant solutions, and however, are often not a part of the existing ecosystem and decisions to fun and build solutions, even considering overwhelming evidence demonstrating that innovation is only as great as the diversity contributing to it.

  • 6 - 7:30 pm Women at HLTH Reception