Digital Health KC: Healthcare 201 Series

Healthcare 201 | From Access to Outcomes in Behavioral Health

Date: December 3rd, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: TBD

Speakers: 
Paul Weaver, Vice President - Global Digital Product Design |Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Program: From Access to Outcomes in Behavioral Health

How technology and AI are powering the next era of behavioral health operations without adding complexity.

Behavioral health organizations are facing unprecedented demand alongside a wave of new technology and AI solutions. For operators and clinical leaders, the challenge is no longer finding new tools. It is figuring out which ones actually move the needle without overwhelming staff or fragmenting workflows.

Join Digital Health KC on Thursday, December 3, for our next Healthcare 201 session featuring Chris Vernaci, AVP of Technology Ventures at Universal Health Services.

In his presentation, From Access to Outcomes: The Technology Layer Powering the Next Era of Behavioral Health, Chris will share an inside look at how behavioral health operators are deploying technology and AI across the entire care journey.

What We Will Cover:

• The Full Operational Stack: How AI and digital tools are transforming intake and scheduling, clinical documentation, utilization management, revenue cycle, and outcomes measurement.

• Real-World ROI: Where behavioral health organizations are seeing a measurable return on their technology investments right now.

• Smart Evaluation: Practical frameworks for evaluating and adopting new tools without adding unnecessary complexity for clinicians and operations teams.

Reserve your spot today!

At the center of health + data, Healthcare 201 features diverse and engaging sessions that showcase and connect the digital health ecosystem. Topics include:

• Founder Stories

• Digital Health Company Showcases

• Lessons from Rising Entrepreneurs

• Regulatory Environment and Reimbursement

• Leadership, Technology, and Go To Market Strategies

• And More!