Innovations In Care For The Aging Population
Attend the only all-day executive event designed to help health and human services organizations fill the growing gap in care to support healthy aging and longevity among older adults with complex needs.
The 2025 OPEN MINDS Aging In Place Summit will feature innovative ideas for better data collection in community and home-based settings, health equity, social determinants of health for the aging population, privacy/scams and aging, emerging tech tools, complexity of Medicaid coverage, and the shortage of health care workers for in home services.
The event is designed to help health and human services organizations fill the growing gap in care to support healthy aging and longevity among older adults with complex needs.
Summit Chairs:
Steve Hornberger, MSW
Subject Matter Expert,
OPEN MINDS
Michelle Matter
Subject Matter Expert,
OPEN MINDS
Data-Informed Approaches To Challenges Faced By Aging Services Providers
As the aging population continues to surge, its faced with increasingly complex challenges, from housing instability and economic insecurity to access to care and social isolation. Tracking and analyzing the right data can serve as a powerful tool to inform provider organizations and guide responses for improved outcomes. This session will explore how data dashboards, community-informed research, and insights from lived experience are shaping policy and practice for older adults.
Ensuring Engagement & Improving Access For Seniors Through The Latest Tech & AI
Technology and AI are transforming the way health care is delivered, and it’s no exception for older adults who face unique barriers to access and engagement. This session will explore how leading organizations are leveraging technology–from remote monitoring tools to personalized digital and telehealth platforms, to enhance care access, reduce disparities, and drive senior engagement at scale. Presenters will share their real-world case studies, ROI insights, and strategic framework to help leaders evaluate, implement and scale these technology innovations. Attendees will gain a forward-looking understanding of how tech and AI can power the next generation of senior care while ensuring a human-centered experience.
Collaborations Between Health Plans & Aging Provider Organizations: A Panel Session
For this growing sector, effective partnerships between health plans and aging service providers are becoming essential to improve care coordination, enhance outcomes, manage costs and drive value-based care for older adults. This panel session will bring together health plans and organizations serving older adults to explore innovative models of collaboration. Panelists will highlight best practices, discuss common challenges, and share examples that demonstrate the value of aligning incentives, sharing data, and integrating services across the continuum of care. Join them to gain practical insights into building sustainable partnerships that support aging in place and increased access to care.
The Issue Of Workforce Shortages In Direct Care: Strategies & Solutions
The need for direct care positions is exceeding what providers are able to manage, therefore reaching a crisis point and threatening the sustainability and quality of care for aging populations. In this session, industry leaders will discuss innovative workforce development models, including recruitment pipelines, training programs, retention strategies, and policy levers that support long-term solutions. Attendees will gain insights into scalable practices, cross-sector collaborations, and technology-enhancing staffing solutions that help organizations stabilize their workforce, reduce turnover, and maintain high-quality care delivery in an increasingly competitive labor market.
