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title: "Ask the Experts: Preparing for the HEI On-Demand"
description: Join us to hear from Nate Lucena, Chief Strategy & Analytics Officer at Rex Wallace Consulting, as he shares what health plans can do today to maximize their bonuses. Nate will answer questions on ways health plans can demonstrate that they are effectively addressing disparities and achieving more equitable health outcomes across all their members.
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# Ask the Experts: Preparing for the Health Equity Index

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## Build a future-proof HEI strategy

The Health Equity Index (HEI) is a new framework that healthcare payers and providers must prioritize to improve Star Ratings and quality bonuses. Despite the HEI not going into effect until 2027, plans need to be prepared starting this year. Prioritizing HEI strategies will be crucial for health plans to remain financially viable and competitive in the evolving value-based care landscape.

 Virtual Session

During this 40 minute virtual session, we will cover:

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The latest regarding the Health Equity Index determinations for SY 2027

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Best practices around collecting and analyzing HEI data

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Tactical approaches to navigating the complexities of members with social risk factors

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![Nate Lucena](https://go.wellthapp.com/hubfs/nate-updated.png)

 Nate Lucena

 Chief Strategy & Analytics Officer at Rex Wallace Consulting

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 About the Speaker

As the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Rex Wallace Consulting, LLC, Nate creates and executes data-driven strategies that improve healthcare quality, health equity, and business development outcomes for clients across the managed care landscape. He has diverse experience in analytics, strategy and operations from positions in a Fortune 25 enterprise, nonprofit organizations and major research institutions.

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 Coby Kramer-Golinkoff

 Director of Customer Success

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As Director of Customer Success at Wellth, Coby oversees the implementation and optimization of customer programs, ensuring smooth onboarding, effective account management, and excellent outcomes for partners. Prior to Wellth, Coby led the digital health vertical at Sachs Policy Group, consulting on health policy and market entry strategy for early-stage health tech companies. He is a co-founder of Emily's Entourage, a 501(c)(3) that funds high-impact research and drug development for nonsense mutations of cystic fibrosis. 

Additional Resources

## Learn more about the Health Equity Index and improving your Star Ratings Strategy.

[![CMS Changes](https://go.wellthapp.com/hubfs/5ff54bc9de46a6a0f32122b5_happy-grandparents-having-fun-times-with-children--GFETMC8-p-1080%201.png) 5 Steps to Securing 5 Star Ratings with the latest CMS Changes](https://www.wellthapp.com/news/5-steps-to-securing-5-star-ratings)

[![Health ](https://go.wellthapp.com/hubfs/5ff54bc9de46a6a0f32122b5_happy-grandparents-having-fun-times-with-children--GFETMC8-p-1080%201-1.png) The Science of Star Ratings: Unleashing New Potential by Influencing Member Behavior](https://go.wellthapp.com/ebook-northstar?_gl=1*1ev7jtb*_ga*MTQ2ODE4MTQ0Ni4xNzE2NTA3Nzgx*_ga_XP1SM9SPZD*MTcyNjE4NTYwMC42NC4xLjE3MjYxODYxNTguMC4wLjA.&hsLang=en)

[![HEI Checklist-1](https://go.wellthapp.com/hubfs/HEI%20Checklist-1.png) The HEI checklist: Closing care gaps in D-SNP and vulnerable member populations](https://www.wellthapp.com/news/the-hei-checklist-closing-care-gaps-in-d-snp-and-vulnerable-member-populations)

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