Primary Care: The New Control Center
May 1, 2026 | Virtual Conference
In today’s shifting healthcare environment, the gap between primary and specialty care remains one of the greatest challenges to improving patient outcomes and managing costs. Join AristaMD on May 1, 2026, for a high-impact virtual conference designed to showcase proven strategies for building a more coordinated, efficient, and patient-centered specialty care delivery system.
We’re bringing together the industry’s top strategists, primary care clinical leaders, and innovative specialty partners to bridge the gap between technology and care delivery. Join us as we dive into the models proven to transform specialty outcomes at scale.
Conference Agenda & Session Highlights
Exploring proven strategies and integrated models that improve patient access, reduce costs, and enhance the mission of modern healthcare organizations.
Join AristaMD and featured speakers from Vori Health, Heartbeat Health, CenterWell Senior Primary Care, and leading experts for a 5-session virtual conference. Our experts will discuss the transition to value-based care, strategies to control costs while improving patient outcomes, and the digital infrastructure required to manage integrated specialty care.
We will wrap up the day with a recap of major insights and audience engagement, along with a guide to additional resources and next steps.
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Featured Speakers & Thought Leaders
Keith Pinter, MBA, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer, AristaMD
10:00 AM – Opening Remarks
The healthcare industry has reached a crossroads where fragmented specialty care is no longer sustainable for providers or patients. To kick off our one-day event, AristaMD CEO Keith Pinter introduces the “Control Center” framework—a strategic shift that moves primary care from a simple point of entry to the central engine of specialty delivery.
Don Calcagno
Former Chief Pollution Health Officer, Advocate Health
10:15 AM – Industry Keynote
Join healthcare strategist Don Calcagno for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of specialty care. This keynote explores the critical transformations required for organizations to thrive in value-based care models and outlines the future directions of specialty delivery.
Julia Jezmir, MD, MBA
11:00 AM – Building an Integrated Model
Dr. Julia Jezmir of AristaMD and Dr. Chris Logar of CenterWell Senior Primary Care examine how digital infrastructure and peer-to-peer collaboration form the bedrock of modern medicine. Learn how to successfully integrate specialty insights directly into primary care settings to create a scalable, unified care model.
Chris Logar, MD, FASN
11:00 AM – Building an Integrated Model
Dr. Chris Logar of CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Dr. Julia Jezmir of AristaMD examine how digital infrastructure and peer-to-peer collaboration form the bedrock of modern medicine. Learn how to successfully integrate specialty insights directly into primary care settings to create a scalable, unified care model.
Jeff Wessler, MD, MPhil
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Heartbeat Health
Ryan A. Grant, MD, MS, MBA, FAANS
Co-founder and CEO, Vori Health
Even More Clinical Insights Coming Your Way
The “Primary Care Control Center” is growing. In addition to our featured keynotes, we will soon reveal more clinical trailblazers who are redefining how specialty care is delivered. These upcoming speakers will provide deep dives into real-world case studies and the measurable improvements they’ve seen in access, cost, and patient outcomes.