John Crowley

Partnerships Leading to a Healthier Tomorrow | Future of Health Summit 2024

Meg Tirrell, Yele Aluko, John Crowley, Kody Kinsley, Pablo Legorreta

Moderated by a panel including BIO President John Crowley and North Carolina HHS Secretary Cody Kinsley, industry leaders and officials discussed strategies to overcome systemic inefficiencies and reduce the $500 billion in annual waste within the US healthcare sector. Speakers highlighted North Carolina's successful Medicaid expansion and debt relief initiatives as a model for addressing social determinants of health, while advocating for regulatory reforms and non-dilutive financing to accelerate biotechnology innovation. The dialogue concluded with a unified call to shift the industry focus from reactive volume-based care to preventive measures and equitable access, emphasizing the role of technology in creating a more sustainable and efficient national health system.