Primary Care: The New Control Center

CEO of AristaMD & Event Host

Keith Pinter is a growth-oriented change leader with over two decades of experience across the healthcare provider and technology sectors. As CEO of AristaMD, he is driven to improve clinical and business outcomes through technology enablement and a mission to “bend the healthcare cost curve backward”. Prior to AristaMD, Keith co-founded Rise Health, a technology-enabled value-based primary care aggregator that secured nine-figure funding in 2022.

His career also includes serving as chief operating officer and chief of staff for Envision Physician Services, where he was instrumental in scaling the organization from $800 million to over $6 billion. Recognized as the 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year by Health Insights, Keith serves on several healthcare boards and is a visionary in developing new service delivery paradigms.

Opening Remarks

Kate Cali, with her extensive 20-year career in healthcare, business services, and technology, has left a significant impact. Her strategic planning, marketing and client services have led to the creation of compelling products, successful lead generation campaigns, and long-term client relations. Notably, she spearheaded the introduction of telemedicine specialty services to rural and underserved hospitals in her most recent role. Kate holds a BA in Communications from George Mason University and an MBA from Georgia State University.

Industry Keynote

Don Calcagno brings 30 years of diverse healthcare leadership experience specializing in population health, managed care, and value-based care programs. A member of the AristaMD Board of Directors, Don has built and operated high-performing programs serving millions of members across commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare portfolios. He previously served as senior vice president and chief population health officer at Advocate Health, where he spearheaded initiatives that achieved over $135 million in savings through federal ACO programs.

Don is a regular contributing author for CNBC, Newsweek, and Forbes, and holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Building an Integrated Model for Asynchronous Consultation

Dr. Julia Jezmir is a board-certified internal medicine physician and healthcare executive dedicated to improving care delivery and access. As Chief Medical Officer of AristaMD, she leads clinical strategy with a deep background in value-based care and digital health. Dr. Jezmir joined AristaMD following its merger with Sitka, where she also served as CMO.

Her previous experience includes serving as NY Market Associate Medical Director with ConcertoCare, an in-home value-based provider for seniors with complex needs. She completed her medical degree and MBA at Stanford University and trained in internal medicine primary care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Building an Integrated Model for Asynchronous Consultation

Chris Logar, MD is the National Director of Clinical Excellence, Medical Specialties at CenterWell Senior Primary Care, where she leads strategy to optimize specialty care delivery for medically complex populations. Her work focuses on building internal clinical capabilities and partnering with value‑based care organizations to align specialty and primary care in support of high‑quality, person‑centered care.

Dr. Logar is board‑certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, with expertise in complex care management, clinical informatics, and value‑based care transformation. She is particularly passionate about the opportunity to boldly redesign healthcare delivery systems, linking clinical excellence with a pragmatic, scalable operational strategy to drive meaningful change. She completed her medical training at The Ohio State University, the University of Utah, and the University of Washington, where she also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the clinical educator pathway prior to entering private practice. Dr. Logar lives in Seattle with her family and enjoys the food, travel, and outdoor opportunities the Pacific Northwest offers.

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.