2026 Summer Summit in Healthcare Innovation
July 19-22, 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine
About the 2026 Summer Summit in Healthcare Innovation
About the 2026 Summer Summit in Healthcare Innovation
The 2025 Downeast Digital Musculoskeletal Value-Based Care Summit is an invite-only gathering of fewer than 50 senior leaders from health systems, investment firms, policy circles, and the innovation ecosystem.
This unique forum is equal parts strategy session and partnership incubator, where big ideas around value-based MSK care, the CMS TEAM model, equitable access, and AI-powered innovation are translated into real-world action.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): ~15 min by car
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The Agenda
Thursday, Sept 18th
12-6p – Attendee arrivals
4-7p – Registration
7-9p – Welcome Reception
Friday, Sept 19th
7a-8a – Breakfast/Registration
8-8:45a – Introductions, Kickoff, and Logistics
9-10:30a – Session 1: Integrated Care That Works
11-12:30p – Session 2: Mandatory Bundles: Decoding the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)
12:30-2p – Lunch/Break
2-3:30p – Session 3: What Payers Want — Partnership Playbooks for Innovators and Providers
4-5:30p – Session 4: Capital Corner & Code — From Investment to Safe Deployment
5:45-6:45p – Fireside Chat
7:30 – 9:30p Dinner (Offsite)
Saturday, Sept 20th
7a-8a – Breakfast
8-8:30a – Summit debrief
8:30-9a – Redesigning Value-Based Specialty Care
9-10:30a – Session 5: AI for Clinical Decisions & Care Orchestration
11:00-1:00p – Lunch and Attendee Departures
While You’re in Charlotte
Make the most of your Summit experience by discovering the dynamic culture, cuisine, and character of Charlotte—North Carolina’s thriving financial and innovation hub.
Whether you’re arriving early or extending your stay, Charlotte offers a refined mix of elevated dining, art, green space, and professional energy. Below are a few curated experiences to consider while you’re in town.
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Stroll Through Uptown Charlotte
Explore the city’s vibrant core, home to top-tier dining, museums, and corporate landmarks. Ideal for a walk between sessions or post-dinner cocktails. -
Visit the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Charlotte’s art institutions offer world-class collections in intimate, architecturally stunning settings. Perfect for a reflective break from the business of the day. -
Experience Elevated Dining
Reserve a table at one of Charlotte’s acclaimed restaurants—Kindred, The Stanley, or Barrington’s—for chef-driven cuisine, award-winning wine lists, and sophisticated ambiance. -
Relax at Freedom Park or Stroll the Rail Trail
Unwind in the city’s most scenic green space or enjoy a short walk through South End’s revitalized industrial corridor—lined with coffee shops, breweries, and public art. -
Golf, Spa, or Fitness
Book a tee time at Quail Hollow Club (subject to guest access), indulge in spa services at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, or maintain your routine at a local luxury gym. -
Catch a Game or Cultural Event
Whether it’s a performance at Blumenthal Performing Arts, a Charlotte FC match, or a curated wine tasting—there’s always something happening in this high-energy city.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Downeast Digital offers unique, high-impact sponsorship opportunities for organizations committed to equity, innovation, and partnership.
Email admin@downeastdigital.org to inquire.
