Our Events
Join us to engage in discussions on health equity, care optimization, and innovative solutions. Stay updated on upcoming workshops and seminars.
SmartRise Health Leader Named a 2026 Innovator
In the Spotlight
We’re proud to share that Vanessa Guzman, founder of SmartRise Health, has been recognized as one of the 2026 Innovators by Modern Healthcare—an honor highlighting leaders advancing health equity and innovation in care delivery.
EVENTS
Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services Mini-Series
Join this on-demand three-part mini-series, offered by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), to gain practical tools for delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) across healthcare and community-based organizations. Led by nationally recognized experts—including Vanessa Guzman of SmartRise Health—this series explores strategies for building sustainable staffing models, implementing clinical-community care approaches, and designing multicultural resources that foster meaningful engagement. Learn how to define diverse populations, develop community-driven strategies, and measure success through SMART goals to improve outcomes and advance health equity.
CMMI Executive Roundtable Series: Sustainability Through Population Health & Whole-Person Care
Join this executive session, presented by Connex Partners and facilitated by SmartRise Health, to gain practical strategies for building sustainable, reimbursable whole-person care pathways under real operational constraints. Tailored for senior healthcare leaders, this session explores actionable tactics for embedding population health into care delivery, securing sustainable funding for programs like GUIDE (dementia care), women's health, and Food as Medicine, and designing care teams to extend capacity without burnout. Learn how to transition from near-term CMMI readiness to long-term financial and operational durability.
Making Food as Medicine Count: Improving Care Outcomes and Quality Performance
SmartRise Health is pleased to participate in the NCQA Health Innovation Summit 2026, where healthcare leaders, innovators, and quality professionals come together to explore strategies that advance healthcare quality and improve patient outcomes.
Cozeva's Annual User Group Meeting 2026
Join top healthcare leaders at UGM 2026 for powerful conversations shaping the future of care delivery. This three-day event features industry experts, innovative strategies, and collaborative discussions focused on real-world healthcare transformation. Vanessa Guzman of SmartRise Health will be a featured speaker — a systems engineer turned quality improvement executive known for translating complex challenges into actionable progress.
Policy Pressures: From Purpose to Profit
Healthcare leaders are under growing pressure to balance policy shifts, financial performance, and patient-centered values. Join Connex Partners and SmartRise Health for a co-sponsored Fireside Chat: Policy Pressures — From Purpose to Profit 🔥💬
Health Outcomes Series: Community Strategies and Best Practices
Join this live three-part series to gain practical tools for building and sustaining effective partnerships between health care and community organizations. Vanessa from SmartRise Health will be one of the featured speakers, sharing insights on health equity and outcomes-driven care. Learn strategies to address social needs, evaluate partnerships, and demonstrate the impact of community initiatives.